An opportunity to further my knowledge of art and artistry February 01, 2024

By (Fine Arts, Studio Arts, Trinity College) - abroad from 05/14/2023 to 07/09/2023 with

Cerca Abroad: Greece - Cultural Arts & Heritage Internship

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
The whole experience was just amazing in itself. I would recommend it to anyone and everyone else.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 6 months+

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

Hi, I am Oana, I go to Trinity College and I live in Dublin, Ireland. I chose this internship because I wanted to further my knowledge of art and artistry. I feel it has really helped me. Athens itself is a beautiful city. The whole experience has been lovely. The people are lovely. The roommates have been great. The accommodation was very well set up. The whole Cerca Abroad team was good to help us. Any problem I’ve ever had they responded in a matter of minutes.

Finances

* 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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 100

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans
  • International Students
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? 10+

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Working with many different artists
  • Made loads of friends
  • Amazing nightlife
* What could be improved?
  • Everything was perfect
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? How amazing it would be

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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An 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.