"I have always enjoyed traveling, but this study abroad opportunity focused on occupational therapy allowed my passion for people, profession, and travel to intersect. I was able to learn through the process of serving others on my field of practice, all the while experiencing the Guatemalan culture. it was a powerful and moving experience."
-Laura Rohr

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For undergraduate (pre-OT) students

• The earliest you can go abroad is the summer of your first year.
• Students may fulfill General Education Foundation and Issues requirements abroad.
• There are several opportunities to intern and or volunteer while abroad.
• To determine the GVSU course equivalencies for courses taken abroad, please visit our Course Approval page.
• Once you have selected a program, schedule a meeting with your academic advisor to discuss your plans.
• Students MUST be admitted into the OT program to be considered for the OT faculty-led trips

For MSOT Students

• An MSOT student interested in an international fieldwork placement is encouraged to discuss their academic goals with their academic advisor.
• An MSOT student must be in good academic standing to be considered for an international fieldwork placement.
• The MSOT department will follow the Student Program Handbook and the Student Fieldwork Manual.Study abroad is used as a faculty-led clinical fieldwork placement.
• The OST Academic Fieldwork Coordinator facilitates the student placement/selection process. The selected students are then asked to complete the Via TRM application.
• The study abroad clinical fieldwork placement is ONLY open to students already accepted and enrolled in the MSOT program at GVSU and who have successfully completed all pre-requisites for OST 553, 563, 573, and 653.