Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Wonderful journey September 23, 2025

By (Medicine, University of the West Indies, Jamaica) - abroad from 07/02/2022 to 09/30/2022 with

Cerca Abroad: Greece - Medical

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Overall, it was a great experience!

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 1 month - 6 months

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 Shanice Ramdeen. I am a medical student in the University of the West Indies. I chose to do this internship in Greece to see the differences between the medical practices in Greece. It has been a wonderful experience. Especially exploring the culture of Greece and I would recommend it to anyone. Thank you.

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? I have no further suggestions at this time.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • 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? 10+

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Wonderful experience to exploreand understand the differences in medical practices in Greece.
  • Beautiful Greek culture
  • Very friendly people
* What could be improved?
  • N/A
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? This program was fantastic and very well-organized!

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Outright Urbanite
A social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country.