Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Beloved travel in a beautiful country November 11, 2024

By (Physicians Assistant, Azusa Pacific University) - abroad from 06/04/2023 to 06/24/2023 with

Cerca Abroad: Greece - Medical

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Yes!!

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 Brooke, I am from Los Angeles, California, in the U.S. I just finished my undergraduate with premed. I chose to come to Greece because it is so beautiful. I’ve loved traveling all around here, having seen all the islands and the beaches. But also because I was getting a lot of the exposure that I wasn’t able to get in my country. For example I was able to sit in on a lot of surgeries that I wouldn’t be able to in America, so that has been an amazing experience for me. Some highlights would be traveling, riding a moped, seeing Acropolis, the Acropolis Museum, traveling through the city, that has been amazing. I’ve made some really close friendships here as well, and the food is also very good to eat. In matters of coordination they have been great, everyone has been super helpful. they’ve been nearby when you needed them- gladly we had not really need them on this trip, but they would be very happy to help and easy to talk to. So, it’s a bliss.

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?

Select all that apply

  • 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?
  • Happy people
  • Amazing landscapes
  • The experience of observing a surgery
* What could be improved?
  • Nothing
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Nothing

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.