Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Cool opportunity to both travel and participate in an Engineering internship November 24, 2023

By (Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, University of Vermont) - abroad from 05/29/2022 to 06/18/2022 with

Cerca Abroad: Greece - Engineering

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I got to participate in the activities of an EU funded program involving underwater drones (design & testing). It was very cool to go to the port and launch drones and work with people from all over the world.

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

The Autonomous Vehicle Research Center at the International Hellenic University, where I interned, has many projects to work on and learn a lot. On top Thessaloniki is a very cool and lively city with many things to see and do.

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? $200

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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

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

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Diverse projects
  • Working with people from all over the world
  • Learned a lot on drone development & operation
* What could be improved?
  • All good
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? If I knew more details on how rich my experience would be then I would have definitely stayed longer!

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Avid Adventurer
The wardrobe you packed was better suited for a semester of camping than club hopping. Outdoorsy, you might forgo a crazy night out for an early all-day adventure. You'd rather take in the rich culture of an old town than the metropolis of a modern city, but for you getting off the grid is ideal.