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Discover how occupational therapists help people participate in the activities that matter to them. Explore OT through study tours, supervised hands-on learning, and focused experiences that build your confidence for graduate school, fieldwork, and your future career.
Therapy Abroad’s OT experiences connect students with the people, routines, and environments at the heart of occupational therapy. In Belize, students can learn about participation through school, home, and community settings, with programs ranging from introductory experiences to Level I and Level II fieldwork.
Your experience depends on your stage of training and the program you choose. A study tour introduces global perspectives; a hands-on program adds guided practice and professional mentorship; a specialized experience lets you explore a focused interest. Come ready to ask questions, learn with others, and consider how culture and resources shape everyday life.
Explore how occupational therapy is understood and delivered in another country. The Ireland & Scotland study tour includes professional exchanges, workshops, and site visits. It is educational and cultural, rather than a direct clinical observation or treatment placement.
Best for: Students exploring OT through international perspectives.
Build experience through workshops, structured observation, and guided activities. Belize Foundations introduces PT and OT together, helping pre-professional students connect classroom concepts to real settings. Participation is matched to training, with mentorship and time to reflect.
Best for: Pre-OT students seeking experience before graduate school.
Explore participation through a focused experience. Thailand’s adaptive climbing and clinical immersion program connects rehabilitation learning with inclusive recreation and a visit to the Prostheses Foundation. Graduate students can also explore Belize fieldwork through the externships page.
Best for: Students ready to explore a specific area of OT.
Purposeful learning, cultural exchange, and support throughout your experience. Across our programs, you will have opportunities to learn from professionals and local perspectives, connect with fellow students, and reflect on how your experience relates to your future.
Choose a study tour to explore the profession globally, a hands-on experience to build your foundation, or a specialty program to pursue an interest. If you are seeking required fieldwork, start with your academic fieldwork coordinator so the placement matches your curriculum.
Understand why OT matters to everyday life and build a more informed foundation for graduate school and fieldwork.
Learn from the professionals connected to your chosen itinerary. Ask questions, explore career paths, and connect what you see with what you study.
Talk with our team and your university about credit or required hours before you book. Eligibility and approval depend on the specific program and your institution.
Join an experience suited to your stage of learning, or discuss a custom program that connects a faculty-led cohort with its academic goals.
Consider how a task, an environment, or the support around a person can change participation. Use the experience to clarify the populations and settings that interest you.
Discuss how professionals connect a person’s priorities with practical supports.
Look beyond a diagnosis to routines, environments, families, and communities.
Notice how local customs and resources influence what people need and value.
Balance focused learning with cultural activities and excursions on your itinerary.
Get guidance on your program, travel preparations, and what to expect so you can arrive ready to learn.
Your itinerary identifies the professionals, facilitators, and learning settings involved. Ask about the supervision and activities that match your goals.
Therapy Abroad staff help you navigate program life and travel logistics. Review your selected trip for the specific services and inclusions.
**Accommodations, meals, transportation, and included activities vary by program. Visit your selected program’s booking page for the complete itinerary, inclusions, and exclusions.
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The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character – that is the goal of true education.
Compare the learning format, eligibility, and itinerary with your goals.
Check current dates and requirements, then follow the program’s booking steps. For an academic placement, obtain university approval first.
Review the full cost and inclusions, discuss funding options, and plan your travel.
Complete your pre-departure steps and arrive ready to participate, ask questions, and reflect.
Your next step starts with a meaningful learning experience. Tell us what you hope to explore, and we will help you find a program that fits your interests and stage of study.
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