Santiago, Chile is an amazing city. It is bursting with culture, food, music, and so much more. It is very easy to navigate using micros and metros, as well as taxis, Uber, and walking within neighborhoods. There is so much to do and see! The Chilean people are welcoming and always willing to share a part of their culture. Chile is rich with adventures and is a beautiful country! Everyone involved with my quest was amazing. From my host mom, to the in-country coordinator, to the daycare I worked at.  The staff at the daycare were welcoming and so appreciative to have some extra hands. There are too many experiences that were inexplicable to choose just one. From the interactions with the children, to exploring the city, to the food. Being a professional Speech-Language Pathologist on this quest, I was very grateful to have been connected with a Speech-Language department at a local university. It was so fulfilling to meet and discuss the profession of speech-language pathology with other professionals of a different culture. There were some differences in the way in which the profession operates in Chile, as compared to the US, which ws so interesting to learn and discuss. It would be amazing to have a speech therapy quest in Chile in the near future. I would come back in a heartbeat. I truly cannot say enough wonderful things about my time in Chile. I was extremely tempted to extend my stay to continue exploring. Next time!

United Planet is able to bridge the gap between independence and dependence. Although the quest was an immersion quest, I never felt like I didn’t have support. Amazing organization!