Toucan Abroad
Why choose Toucan Abroad?
Toucan Abroad’s goal is to broaden the perspective and form future leaders in the physical therapy field by exposing them to multiple PT specialists demonstrating expert patient care, all within a new culture. We want students to evolve by gaining a more holistic view of the profession, themselves, and the world by being immersed into a different society and shadowing licensed physical therapists....
Toucan Abroad’s goal is to broaden the perspective and form future leaders in the physical therapy field by exposing them to multiple PT specialists demonstrating expert patient care, all within a new culture. We want students to evolve by gaining a more holistic view of the profession, themselves, and the world by being immersed into a different society and shadowing licensed physical therapists. All of our therapists that we partner with are licensed and are fully excited to teach and demonstrate their common physical therapy practices. Not only do you receive clinical observation hours in varied PT specialties, but you get to spend time in Costa Rica exploring the stunning natural beauty and rich culture while making lifelong friends. Toucan Abroad provides the opportunity to stand ou...
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I had a great time!
July 25, 2025by: Sedani Nagodawithana - Sri LankaProgram: Physical Therapy Shadowing in Seville, SpainI got to experience new experiences I have never experienced before. I got to experience the culture and also enjoy the food. I definitely met some friends for a lifetime. Overall, it was a great opportunity!
Made memories with lifelong friends
July 06, 2025by: Jessica Bagley - United StatesProgram: Physical Therapy Shadowing in Seville, SpainI had the most amazing experience during my time in Seville and that’s thanks to toucan abroad. They provided us with everything we need and more. The clinics we got to shadow were very insightful and kind. Seville is a very beautiful city, rich in culture, and safe. Toucan Abroad PT Shadowing is the best way to gain PT hours, experience, and see the difference and similarities of physical therapy both in Spain and the US. Not only did I gain PT experience, but I made great friends that made my experience so special.
Toucan Abroad in Sevilla, Spain
June 17, 2025by: Kristen Kim - United StatesProgram: Physical Therapy Shadowing in Seville, SpainThis experience in Sevilla, Spain was one of the most rewarding experiences as a pre-PT student that I have ever done. It was definitely a step out of my comfort zone to travel with completely new people who I’ve never met before and being in a country that I’ve never been in with a language that I can’t speak, but I think getting such an amazing experience out of it despite coming into the trip with all of these unfamiliarities was the best part of Toucan Abroad. I learned so much from the PT clinics in Spain, and not only learned a lot about their work style and culture, but also their social culture and lifestyles of people that live there. The people I traveled with were so fun and kind, and everyone was in the same boat of being out of their comfort zone so it was a great time!
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Mia Collins
Participated in 2019
Mia Collins is from Charleston, South Carolina. She earned a B.S. in Exercise Science and a minor in Spanish. Mia has had various shadowing experience...
Mia Collins
Participated in 2019
I have always wanted to study abroad. I've always traveled and love learning about new cultures. One of my favorite reasons to travel is because I enjoy meeting new people and having new experiences and to experience a different culture in an immersive way.
Ameera Shalash
Participated in 2022
Ameera is an undergraduate student at the University of North Carolina in Charlotte. She is majoring in exercise science with a minor in psychology. S...
Ameera Shalash
Participated in 2022
I wanted to go abroad to be able to explore Latin America while also learning more in physical therapy studies. I really wanted to travel abroad to learn more about the latin culture and fully immerse myself in the culture while also gaining a more holistic view of my profession. Lastly, I wanted to push myself to go outside of my comfort zone and really take this opportunity to learn more about myself and grow as a person.
Fernando Muñoz Amuy
Interviewed in 2023
Fernando was born and raised in Cartago, Costa Rica. In addition to his role at Toucan Abroad, he is a professional chef. After studying gastronomy at...
Fernando Muñoz Amuy
Interviewed in 2023
What inspired you to travel abroad?
As a student, I had the opportunity to travel and learn how different some things outside of my country were done. I want to help people get out of their comfort zones so they can explore different cultures and meet new people. Also, I want to show them all the nice things Costa Rica has to offer to the world.
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Toucan Abroad’s goal is to broaden the perspective and form future leaders in the physical therapy field by exposing them to multiple PT specialists demonstrating expert patient care, all within a new culture. We want students to evolve by gaining a more holistic view of the profession, themselves, and the world by being immersed into a different society and shadowing licensed physical therapists. All of our therapists that we partner with are licensed and are fully excited to teach and demonstrate their common physical therapy practices. Not only do you receive clinical observation hours in varied PT specialties, but you get to spend time in Costa Rica exploring the stunning natural beauty and rich culture while making lifelong friends. Toucan Abroad provides the opportunity to stand ou...
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Toucan Abroad’s goal is to broaden the perspective and form future leaders in the physical therapy field by exposing them to multiple PT specialists demonstrating expert patient care, all within a new culture. We want students to evolve by gaining a more holistic view of the profession, themselves, and the world by being immersed into a different society and shadowing licensed physical therapists. All of our therapists that we partner with are licensed and are fully excited to teach and demonstrate their common physical therapy practices. Not only do you receive clinical observation hours in varied PT specialties, but you get to spend time in Costa Rica exploring the stunning natural beauty and rich culture while making lifelong friends. Toucan Abroad provides the opportunity to stand ou...