Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

A valuable medical system exploration June 19, 2025

By (Medicine, Bob Jones University) - abroad from 07/17/2022 to 07/30/2022 with

Cerca Abroad: Greece - Medical

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
The program gave me a whole new appreciation for the intricacies of the human body and the incredible skill of medical professional.

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 Carly, I am a pre medicine in biology, in Missouri. I wanted to do this medical internship because I was always told if I ever had the opportunity that I should study abroad. And so I really wanted to take that opportunity and found this program in Greece, I was really excited to get to explore, not only the medical system in Greece, but also the area itself- Athens. I’ve had a lot of fun. I did a lot of different things. I got to see the cath lab, cardiology and I also got to watch many surgeries. Yesterday I got to watch a plastic surgery and even an elbow reconstruction, which I really enjoyed and I got to formally get relationship with the surgeon. So I really enjoyed seeing different specialties and getting to experience things that maybe I haven’t before. Really enjoyed getting to explore Athens. Meet some people, new friends. I got to explore the islands and I learnt how to get around. I learnt a little bit of Greek. So, I really recommend studying abroad and this has been a great experience.

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? N/A

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?
  • Witnessing many surgical procedures
  • Islands of unique beauty to visit
  • Very friendly people
* What could be improved?
  • N/A
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? The program's coordination was remarkable!

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!