Great program in a very cool city February 25, 2026
By A student (Mechanical Engineering, University of Vermont) - abroad from 05/29/2022 to 06/18/2022 with
Cerca Abroad: Drone Technology Internships in Greece
It was absolutely worth it! Flying an air drone myself and capturing the whole scene on video was something I never expected to do.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
The overall educational experience was outstanding, combining hands-on drone engineering with real field exposure at the port. It was both academically enriching and uniquely exciting to learn in such a vibrant city. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The on-site administration was extremely supportive and well-organized , making every part of the program run smoothly. They were always present , helpful and ensured we had everything we needed both academically and day-to-day. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Everything was comfortable , safe and conveniently located. The set up made it easy to enjoy the city while staying focused on the program. |
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The food was great overall, with plenty of local options. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
Health concerns were managed reliably with prompt attention that made the whole experience feel secure. |
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I felt very safe throughout the program |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
I am Adam I am from the United States and I am here in Greece for this Engineering program. This program is a cool opportunity to both travel and to taking an engineering internship and specifically in drone engineering which I am particularly interested. I got to see the end of the SMARTSEA program for underwater drones and it was very cool to go to the port and actually launch drones. I got to fly an air drone and video that while happening. On this side of the planet its definitely warm, Thessaloniki I a very cool city and I never seen a city so live at 2am at night |
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 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost) |
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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | 100$ |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | A great way to save money is to set a clear budget from the start and track your spending consistently. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
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| About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? | 10+ |
A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Honestly, I can't think of anything. The program was so well structured that I felt prepared throughout. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Nearly Native or Trail BlazerCraving the most authentic experience possible, perhaps you lived with a host family or really got in good with the locals. You may have felt confined by your program requirements and group excursions. Instead, you'd have preferred to plan your own trips, even skipping class to conduct your own 'field work.' |
