Dominica: Speech-Language Pathology in Paradise

WOW! What an experience. I am so grateful to have been provided this experience. My instructors and Crystal were uplifting and incredible. LOVED every minute of it! I enjoyed getting to go to the Infirmary the most!

I genuinely had one of the most unforgettable experiences here with therapy abroad in Dominica! The excursions planned were so fun and engaging to the culture here on the island. While the excursions were fun, the experience working with local residents is by far the best thing on the trip. I am taking back words of wisdom and love I will never forget!

I am a two time Therapy Abroad student traveler and I absolutely love Therapy Abroad! I went on the Belize trip about a year ago and absolutely knew I wanted to go on another one. I was excited to go again with Therapy Abroad to Thailand! This program was absolutely amazing and stretched me in ways that I would not have gotten in the university setting in the US. The observation opportunities and clinical experiences that were provided throughout the program were so incredible and helped enhance my clinical skills regarding cultural competency, AAC treatment, and modeling. This also was an interdisciplinary trip with 1 group being CSD and the other being PT/OT. I really enjoyed practicing interdisciplinary collaboration and communication. This experience not only provided me with amazing clinical and educational opportunities, but also allowed me to meet new lifetime friends and colleagues both in the states and in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Also the itinerary was organized and outlined perfectly by my amazing program facilitator from Chiang Mai (loved P’Pann so much!) and she was willing to answer all questions related to Thailand and Thai culture. There was a perfect blend of clinical and cultural experiences to better appreciate and learn the culture and clinical populations of Chiang Mai. If you ever consider going on a Therapy Abroad, specifically for Thailand, I would highly recommend you do so because it will change your life and perspective on clinical work.

Dominica was a country I haven’t heard about prior to coming here, but I learned a lot and had a lot of fun. I got to immerse myself in the culture here and experience the beauty of this island. I also got to get clinical experience that I probably wouldn’t have been able to get in the United States.

I feel that I have learned a lot through all the clinical work that I was able to do with my peers. I enjoyed getting to learn about the people of Dominica while also being able to share the knowledge that I have learned over the years studying speech pathology.

I had such a great time!! Not only bonding with my peers and supervisor. But also connecting with the locals and our guides. Honestly the best experience, I can't wait to do it again, when I can.I thank everyone in the program.

Me and my speech & language therapy group had the most wonderful time here in Dominica. we were exposed to so much rich, vibrant culture, and we’re grateful for the experience. i would come back in a heartbeat

I’ll forever be grateful for my professor for organizing this therapy abroad trip! I learned a lot from doing dynamic assessments with limited materials to counseling parents. I enjoy traveling and this experience exposed me to how a lot of countries don’t have the resources or are not educating on what speech therapy is. This made me even more passionate on living abroad to educate and provide sustainable and quality of care to individuals that need it.

This was truly once of a lifetime experience. It was filled with knowledge, culture, love, fun and memories to last a lifetime. I couldn’t feel more grateful to have been apart of this experience. I suggest it for everyone!

This was my first time traveling outside the country and therapy abroad made traveling easy and smooth. I had an amazing time in Dominica and I am so thankful for the experience! Not only did I get to indulge myself into another culture but I learned so much about myself through this process. I would 100% recommend a trip through study abroad!

This was my first trip outside of the U.S. and I could not be more satisfied! The people I met, the service I was able to provide, and the experiences I had were truly a once in a lifetime experience! I am so blessed to have been able to travel with therapy abroad!

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This trip gave me clinical experience in a variety of settings, a new cultural experiences, many new friends, and memories that will last a lifetime! The experiences on this trip have helped to prepare me for starting graduate school!

This trip was absolutely incredible. It was the perfect mix of providing services and getting to explore the island! It was really amazing to explore the culture of Dominica and meet so many people. I would recommend a trip like this to everyone.

I had an amazing time studying abroad in Dominica! It was a great experience to be able to meet others and help them! The trip was very well organized and allowed us all to enjoy the trip. I enjoyed being able to help others ranging from youth to geriatric's. I liked how we were able to travel to different settings to provide therapy ranging from school setting's to skilled nursing facility’s. I was very pleased with the organization therapy abroad!

I loved my experience abroad! I feel like I learned so much, made so many new connections, and grew so much as a person! The excursions and workload were perfectly balanced. I loved the whale watching!!

My time in Dominica was nothing short of incredible! The opportunity to engage with the community, embrace the vibrant culture, and apply the skills we’ve been honing was both professionally enriching and personally transformative. I learned so much, including that coconuts are not as easy to open as they look. This trip left a lasting mark on me, both personally and professionally. If the opportunity ever comes around again, my suitcase will be packed before you can say ‘Dominica!’. This has been a once in a lifetime opportunity I am so glad I didn’t miss!

Overall, the experience was wonderful. It was amazing to learn about the culture before interacting with clients. The excursions added an extra layer of appreciation for the beautiful country. I would definitely recommend therapy abroad to other students.

A life changing experience that opened my eyes to a different cultures way of living. I felt welcomed, safe, and respected the entire trip not only by the locals but the members of Therapy Abroad. We had all of our needs or concerns met. Being able to provide services for the community of Dominica is something I will never forget, and I hope we had as large an impact on them as they have on me.

This trip was very eye opening to how different life is in Dominica compared to the US. Everyone on the island was so friendly and welcoming. Every clinical site we visited was unique and I learned so much more than I ever thought I would.

Traveling abroad in Dominica was a DREAM! Being immersed into a culture was so beautiful and something I am forever grateful to be apart of! I feel like I was able to make a true impact on so many lives! Having Jayme lead us all week was awesome! Her motivation to be intentional and full of gratitude all week allowed me to fully step out of my comfort zone and give it my all! This trip is a core memory for me!