Monthly Archives: May 2016

Ica, Peru: Screening Day

Shari Berkowitz says:  Screening Day is always hectic, but the team has it down to a science, and many hands make light work.  Speech Team is always the last stop on the many different check-ups the little patients get on … Continue reading

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Ica, Peru: Travel

Shari Berkowitz says:  Alumna Lindsay Naylor, who is a consummate veteran of these trips, has been joined by Lesly Sanchez and Ashley Rivera, both of whom have just completed their first year at Mercy College’s graduate program in Communication Disorders.  … Continue reading

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Antigua, Part Three

Shari Berkowitz says:  Not all aspects of trips abroad to offer clinical services are fun and games.  There are cultural differences and disconnects that can knock students off kilter.  Here, Julianna very honestly tells about one of those moments…they usually … Continue reading

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Antigua, Part Two

Shari Berkowitz says:  Here is another blog post about the trip, from Julianna Bastone.  She and Lauren were a great team of SLP students and learned a tremendous amount in a sort visit.  Collaborating with the OTA students added a … Continue reading

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Antigua, Eastern Caribbean

Shari Berkowitz says:  Under the leadership of Cristina Dumitrescu, from the Occupational Therapy Assistant program, we traveled to the beautiful island of Antigua during Spring Break.  The students’ travel was funded by the Mercy College Faculty Senate micro-grant for student … Continue reading

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