Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

A captivated workshop in awesome city of Athens June 18, 2025

By (Medicine, Utah Valley University) - abroad from 09/04/2022 to 09/17/2022 with

Cerca Abroad: Greece - Medical

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
The most surprising thing I saw was a complex ACL repair where the surgeon used a really innovative technique. I even got some hands-on experience helping out with instrument handling and observing the intricate details up close.

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

So, my name is Michael Klintworth, born and raised in South Africa. I am currently studying medicine in the United States. I came on this internship in Athens, particularly for the medical internship. One major reason is my passion for medicine and the ability to grow, cannot have been captivated or increased in the States as it probably was here. We were supposed in the internship to stand in a corner and watch and observe and they will teach you from the side but the doctor has been a lot of the time shadowing and help me get a hands on experience, working with the patient, to the point where I have had the privilege of being involved with an ACL repair and a few other great surgeries most people wouldn’t have been able to experience like I have- this has been absolutely great. The overall internship, besides medical, is phantastic. They’re very helpful, very willing to come and spend hours with you concerning what you need. That aside, being in Athens is absolutely amazing. The history and culture here is fantastic. The food is great- really is. The best part is the tomatoes “gemista”. The tourist sites are amazing, in particular the Parthenon is fantastic. The museums as well. Absolutely great. I’m not sure I would want to do this again anywhere else. Fantastic.

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
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

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?
  • It was an incredible learning opportunity
  • The overall internship was fantastic
  • Athens is a very beautiful city
* What could be improved?
  • Nothing to say
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? The program was very well-organized!

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.