Reviews

I am incredibly grateful for my time in Valencia. Both my time with my host family and the staff at my placement allowed me to immerse myself in the Spanish language and culture while teaching me life and career skills that cannot be learned in a classroom. Rotating between nursing and the OR enabled observation of patient processing and medical decision-making from start to finish, pre-op to post-op.

My internship was incredibly rewarding, both personally and professionally. What I enjoyed most was learning in a small, close-knit environment, which gave me a very real perspective on what running a design business looks like. I had the chance to strengthen my AutoCAD skills, improve my efficiency and learn to embrace feedback and iteration without over-attaching to early versions. I also grew personally, building relationships and gaining confidence working in Italian. This experience confirmed my passion for interior design and architecture. If I could give one piece of advice to someone, it would be: trust the process, don't give up and enjoy every chance to learn. I'm incredibly grateful to my placement and everyone who supported me throughout this journey. Sarah was my Program Manager throughout the internship preparation. She was always available and answered my calls and emails very quickly, with clear and helpful feedback and advice.

The highlight for me was meeting so many new people, being immersed in a different culture, and gaining a first-hand insight into how another legal system operates. Personally it has helped me step outside my comfort zone and be more flexible, and professionally it has strengthened my understanding of international legal practice, developed useful skills, and been a strong addition to my cv.

Summer internship went great! I had to do a 8 week program per my university requirements and my placement helped me find another placement for the 3 week gap I had after they finished. Everyone was super nice and friendly in the workplace too. Events were very fun, Adam and Laura tried their best to make sure of it, I got to see a bit of Ireland through them and I made life long friends with my roommates. Overall great experience!

I’ve been to many conferences on my own professionally but none of my conferences have the option to add a guest as a participant. I think this idea is a fantastic one and one we hope to engage with in the future. It’s great to be able to accompany my partner and be a part of the experience, not just alongside it. We’ve also met many like minded people, which is a plus!

Participating in this Costa Rica experience was truly memorable. It was a wonderful opportunity to connect with like-minded speech-language pathologists from across the country who share a passion for learning, collaboration, and serving others. The educational content was relevant and provided valuable insights into Costa Rica’s community-centered healthcare system, offering perspectives that I can apply to my own clinical practice. One suggestion for future programs would be to incorporate more opportunities for cultural immersion and interaction with local communities. While we experienced many beautiful places, additional cultural experiences would make the program even more meaningful. I would also love to see more advanced clinical content or specialized breakout sessions for experienced SLPs, as some of the educational material felt geared toward clinicians who are newer to the profession.

I had a great time at the SLP workshop in Costa Rica! The sessions were engaging, practical, and gave me strategies I can actually use in my practice. It was also a great opportunity to connect with other SLPs in a beautiful setting. Everything was well organized, and I left feeling inspired and motivated. Definitely a worthwhile experience!

I have dreamt of coming to get this experience since I went to undergrad studies. I finally got to do it after 3 years of being in the field of communication disorders. I appreciate the new insights on how to divide phonological processes, and how to incorporate literacy in my therapy (which is my goal... I am still at the early stages). I appreciate having so many resources and ideas on how to go about being more efficient and above all making an impact in the lives of my students. I enjoyed listening to the guests speakers and learning about the health system in Costa Rica. There were so many opportunities to see nature, walk around town in a safe environment. The amount of organization it took to get us here and have an amazing experience is worth praising and I will highly recommend anyone who wants a safe wholesome adventure/experience to take the plunge like I did and just do it/explore/learn/have fun/meet people/grow!

I learned so much and was so grateful for the updated research based information. Everyone was so lovely. I brought my son and we made amazing memories. The organization was great and I felt very supported. I would recommend!

This trip was awesome! I love how many people bring their families and make it a trip for everyone. I brought my mom and she had a blast just being here. The material we covered was great, I feel so much better prepared to return to my career. The additional activities and plans were so enjoyable! I would definitely like to do another trip!!!