Unforgetable experience December 29, 2025
By A student (Dentistry, Michigan State University) - abroad from 05/15/2022 to 06/25/2022 with
Cerca Abroad: Dental Internships in Greece
I gained hands-on clinical exposure , grew more independent and confident and developed a deeper appreciation for different cultures and healthcare systems
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
I gained hands-on insight and practical knowledge that far exceeded my expectations. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The coordinators were organized and made the whole experience run smoothly. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
The housing was safe and had everything I needed for a comfortable stay |
| * Food: |
The food was delicious and varied. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I felt genuinely immersed , explore traditions and embraced the rhythm of daily life. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
Health issues were handled professionally with clear protocols and support that made me feel secure throughout. |
| * Safety: |
Athens felt welcoming and secure. Just using basic streets smart! |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
Hi, my name is Ella Growney and I am from Michigan. And I chose this summer to come to Greece for a pre dental internship. I really enjoyed my time here and I got to experience a lot of dental practices, get to watch different surgeries and things like that. It’s been a really great experience here in Greece and I loved being able to see all the cultural changes and I guess just adventure around Athens. Throughout my time here I’ve had the chance to meet some really fun girls. I would really recommend joining the Facebook group and getting to know some people before you come, so that you can make some connections and things like that. So that, since I lived alone and some of my friends in a different apartment, we’ve been able to connect. I’ve been here now for six weeks and this is my second to last day, so I’m almost done. It’s been really fun. I’ve had the opportunity to meet some really awesome people. I do think the coordination here has gone pretty well. It’s given me the opportunity to see different types of dentist practices and I’ve also been able to see things I didn’t before. |
Finances
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* Money: How easily were you able to live on a student's budget?
(1 = not very easy/$200+ on food & personal expenses/week, 2.5 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost) |
It was very easy. |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $120 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Cook at home, use student discounts and get a local sim card. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Everything was amazing and I honestly wouldn't change a thing. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The NetworkerAn active student leader, it was important for you to network abroad as well. Once overseas, you sought out student clubs, volunteered with local organizations, or attended community events. You encouraged your friends join you, and often considered how you could reflect your international experiences in a resume. |
