Great program for a full experience March 04, 2025
By Jessica E (Medicine, University of Arizona) - abroad from 05/07/2023 to 05/20/2023 with
Cerca Abroad: Greece - Medical
It was definitely worthwhile and I had the chance to deepen my knowledge.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
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Hi, my name is Jessica Escobar and I am from Los Angeles, California. I did the medical internship here at the Metropolitan General Hospital. Overall the experience was amazing, I got to see so many different surgeries as well as being in many different departments that I wouldn’t have necessarily known about if I didn’t do it here. I thought my highlights of this full experience was definitely being in the theatres downstairs, in operating rooms, seeing orthopedic surgeries as well as cardio surgeries, neuro surgeries- they do it all here. It was amazing to see, witness, even being able to scrap in, in some surgeries. Overall, the coordination through this program was amazing, from the airport pickup to even the drop off at your apartment with your fellow interns which honestly made it amazing. Because you aren’t alone, you had your interns that you have to work with every day and, other than that, you’re also in beautiful Athens. So there’s a lot to experience and see. Obviously all the tourist spots but it was nice for you to go with your roommates as well. So, go to work also have some fun. Overall this experience was amazing. Personally I did it for medical school since I will be applying for the next cycle hopefully getting in. Meeting a bunch of top surgeons here has really elevated my medical application, so I would definitely be getting some letter of recommendations from multiple doctors here. So, if you’re thinking about it, just do it. This program is amazing. |
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(1 = not very easy/$200+ on food & personal expenses/week, 2.5 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost) |
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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $120 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Nothing to say |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Everything was well-organized ,and I didn't find myself needing anything else. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The NetworkerAn 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. |
