Alexa Gotsdiner: Blog Post #1

My name is Alexa Gotsdiner, and I am a second-year Speech-Language Pathology graduate student in the Harris College of Nursing and Health Sciences. I decided to study abroad in Lima, Peru because I’ve always been curious about how healthcare is provided in different parts of the world. As someone who comes from an international background, I’m constantly aware of how lucky I am to have access to quality education and the chance to travel and learn in new environments.

I hope to learn from the professionals I meet and the families and communities we will serve. There’s so much value in stepping outside of what’s familiar, especially in a field like speech-language pathology where communication is everything.

My goals for this experience are to expand my cultural competence, build confidence in my clinical decision-making, and soak up as much as I can about how speech and language services are delivered in a setting very different from the one I’m used to. I’m also excited to connect with other students and professionals who are just as passionate about global healthcare.

More than anything, I hope this experience will challenge me to think differently. I’m so grateful to TCU for providing me with the opportunity to go on this trip!