Information for Accepted Students

Welcome to the 2023 session of the NAPA-OT Field School Guatemala!

Forms ι Tuition Payment ι Pre-Assignments ι Travel ι Home Stay ι Language School

We are delighted that you will be joining us this year! On the pages linked above, you will find information about travel and logistics for the program. Please make sure to read all of the information on all pages.

Key deadlines to remember:

April 15, 2023: Tuition payment and forms

May 15, 2023: Flights, housing preferences, and pre-assignments

We will be scheduling an online orientation meeting for late May/early June – be on the lookout for information!

You can email us at info@napaotguatemala.org if you have questions, and a member of our faculty will be in touch. We are looking forward to welcoming you in Antigua!

“I truly cannot express how incredible this experience has been between the group of students and professors, the experience of living in Antigua, and the satisfaction of the research projects. I have been empowered with the ability to understand and critically think in a new way and I think this has really helped me grow personally and professionally.” —Student 2014

“This school is both challenging and rewarding. It challenges students to think outside typical paradigms and focus on bigger picture structural aspects affecting occupational justice. It rewards them with the meaningful experience of listening and gaining a valuable understanding of a larger society, while teaching an effective approach toward approaching occupational injustices.” —Student 2013

“This trip was a powerful experience for me. I’ve been on other study abroad trips but this one was really special. I felt so inspired by and close to the other students and our mentors. Everyone was so passionate about what we were learning. I feel so fortunate to have been a part of it.” —Student 2012

“The field school is an invaluable experience where you will be stretched and challenged, consider and discuss current human rights issues with a historical perspective, receive insightful and nurturing mentorship, and get hands-on experience. The integration of anthropology and occupational therapy provides a unique and comprehensive perspective.” —Student 2012

“You can read all you want on global health, but until you study it firsthand in an applied context, you can’t say that you truly understand the issues, challenges and potential solutions to health disparities in developing countries. This field school gives students the opportunity to immerse themselves in that context and challenges them not only to do in-depth, qualitative research but also to embed their findings in the wider social context, developing recommendations for heath interventions that are practical, culturally-sensitive, and effective. —Student 2011