Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

A chance to learn more about medicine December 13, 2024

By (Medicine, Chinese University of Hong Kong / CUHK) - abroad from 05/28/2023 to 06/10/2023 with

Cerca Abroad: Greece - Medical

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
It was definitely worthwhile!

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

- Hello, my name is Peter and I am from Hong Kong. I study at the Chinese University of Hong Kong medical school. - And I am Lisa and I’m also studying at the Chinese University of Hong Kong and I am also here for medical studies. - So, we came here for this medical internship because we wanted to learn more about medicine in general and to get a better grasp on medicine and the surgical aspects of medicine. Also, to look onto the different culture and different hospitals in Greece and look at the differences between Greece and Hong Kong. - Yes, for me, I wanted to look at the different specialties and get to choose between different career choices, like to see what it is like for different specialties and I think it was good to see the difference between the healthcare system in Hong Kong and Greece. - So, some of the major highlights of this experience would be seeing cardio treatment for the first time and as long as entering into the operation room, we would be able to see things which we wouldn’t have been able in Hong Kong, such as the OGDs, the formation of fistulas was also quite interesting and we’ve seen one finished and one in progress of being done. - And for me, I liked the lab because it is really interesting to see how the cavitor is inserted into the body and see the difference it’s making. So this is a precious chance to see surgeries. I would never have the chance in Hong Kong. - As for the accommodation, it was very nice. The apartment was large, it was clean and it was very convenient to come from the apartment to the hospital. It was like a twenty minute journey I think. There were a lot of super markets nearby. There was very good support from all the staff and also the hospital staff. Any questions we had would be answered very quickly and we were very happy to visit. - As for Athens in general I think it’s one of the most beautiful cities and we have been to different tourist spots and I took a lot of pictures there. Everything good is generally quite regular and we’ve found good food when we would go into the restaurants were really great when we have stayed in Athens. Everything was just fine.

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? $120

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?
  • New applied techniques
  • Very nice accommodation
  • Athens is one of the most beautiful cities
* What could be improved?
  • Nothing to say
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Nothing to say

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Academic or Linguist
You went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you!