Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

A great program that met my needs February 17, 2025

By (Engineering, University of Wollongong) - abroad from 01/22/2023 to 04/15/2023 with

Cerca Abroad: Greece - Engineering

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
It was fascinating to learn about the mechanics and technology behind drone systems. Observing how drones are assembled, programmed, and tested to ensure optimal performance was truly eye-opening.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 1 month - 6 months

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

Hello, my name is Joseph I will be 22 years of age at the 20th of April and I am currently studying a bachelor at mechanical engineering at the University of Oregon Australia. The reason why I am completing this internship is because I must complete twelve days of industrial training in order to graduate from my University in Australia and to finish my degree. I also really love travelling and so I decided to do both at the same time- travel and complete my internship. That way I experience the best of both worlds. I also chose this internship as I was really interested into the program it has to offer. During the first couple of weeks I had to familiarize myself with the mechanics, in a way to better understand their function and mechanical features. This was important as the main task of the internship was design of marine drones and then printing a model on the 3d printer. I also spent some time flying this drone in order to better understand the way they function. This is modelled in 3d printer. It was modeled through the use of software and printed with the 3d printer through the ?. My free time consisted of a wide variety of activities and adventures. I visited many beautiful and historical locations in the city. Then I went out to explore locations outside Thessaloniki such as Volos and Mount Olympus. During the second half of my internship I also had the time to visit Istanbul, Turkey for four nights. My accommodation was also very comfortable and safe and all my needs were attended through during the entirety of my intern. I didn’t exactly face many issues. However when I struggled with a task assigned to me, my supervisors would always attend to my needs and provide me with feedback and positive criticism. This helped me to ensure that I would complete my task with minimum obstacles and with great success. I would also like to thank ? and Vassilis for being great mentors throughout this entire internship and also to thank the professors for their help when I needed it. Also a big thank you to Cerca Abroad for providing me with this internship opportunity.

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 per week
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? N/A

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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  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • 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?
  • Fascinating experience
  • Exceptional instructional quality
  • Beautiful and historical locations
* What could be improved?
  • N/A
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I have nothing to say

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The Networker
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.