Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

A really nice program with a lot of fun January 29, 2025

By (Medicine, Emory University) - abroad from 05/21/2023 to 06/10/2023 with

Cerca Abroad: Greece - Medical

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
One of the highlights of my medical internship was witnessing a face-lift procedure. I have a keen interest in plastic surgery, and it was gratifying to have the freedom to explore areas that intrigued us.

Personal Information

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

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* Overall educational experience

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* Housing:

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* Social & Cultural Integration:

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* Health Care:

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* Safety:

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

Hi, my name is Mallory, I am from South Florida. I wanted to do a medical internship as I wanted to gain some more hands on experience and also see how things operate outside the U.S., in other countries. The coordination to the program was really good, the people were very nice, it was safe and nicely accommodated. Our program was really nice. It was nice to have roommates; it was a lot of fun. A highlight from my medical internship was definitely seeing a face- lift, I’m really into plastics, and we were able to decide kind of where we wanted to go. I really liked Athens, it’s overwhelming at first but you kind of get the hang of it. Makes you feel very independent. My favorite thing here was going to Santorini; it was a incredibly enjoyable.

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?

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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?
  • A wonderful experience observing a face-lift procedure
  • Acity like Athens, that makes you feel indepedent and serene
  • The coordinatios was really good
* What could be improved?
  • I have 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 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.