Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

My passion for innovation is fulfilled September 23, 2025

By (Engineering, High School) - abroad from 07/03/2022 to 07/23/2022 with

Cerca Abroad: Greece - Engineering

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Overall, It was a fantastic experience.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 2 weeks - 1 month

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, my name is Gabriel, I am nineteen years old, I am an undergraduate currently and I’m going to study at the University of Newcastle in September. I’m going to be studying mechanical engineering. I chose this engineering internship in the basis of my passion for innovation, design and problem solving and this internship portrayed whatever met those needs. I was able to build a drone; I fulfilled what I went to study. So the first task I was handed to, was building a drone. I followed on from the previous interns’ task, where they had to build the electronics for the drone, as well as designing the drone. I, then, had to follow on and build the rest of the drone using a 3d printer. I designed the rest of the parts. Made sure they would be stable and able to fly. A few other tasks I was handed to was to design and build some ? which I sketched out and see how to fundamentally sketch in mechanical engineering. I was also towards the basics of some of the tools used in mechanical engineering. Which I think will be very handy for my engineering degree. My internship was hosted by Cerca Abroad. During my first week my coordinator was ill, so I thought that things would go slowly. However there was a mend during the second week and turned out more smoothly. On the second week I learnt the most and I was able to complete the project for my drone which made me feel that on the second week I made the most out of my internship. So, yes, it was good. This is my first time in Thessaloniki, as it is my first time alone. I was able to mature and find my next step in maturity. I was also able to help with ? which is about half an hour from the center. I was able to sightsee and see some of the amazing beeches they have to offer. As well have the chance to view some of the architecture in Thessaloniki. I was also able to go shopping and visit some of the food sites of which I was able to taste some of the Greek cuisine, including tzatziki etc., which I enjoyed thoroughly.

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? I don't have any additional money-saving tips to suggest.

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?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Opportunity to mature through the internship experience
  • Excellent culinary cutlure
  • Learning the fundamentals of mechanical engineering
* What could be improved?
  • N/A
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I had known how well-organized and exceptional the program was, offering such a great opportunity to dive deeply into the subject matter.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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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.