Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Watching so many interesting things during my internship February 10, 2025

By (Wildlife Conservation, University of Florida) - abroad from 03/05/2023 to 04/22/2023 with

Cerca Abroad: Greece - Wildlife Conservation

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I had the opportunity to observe various veterinary procedures and encountered different species of birds

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

Hello, my name is Alyssa and I am from Florida, United States and I attend the University of Florida. I chose to do this internship because as part of a requirement for my degree on University, but I chose this internship specifically because I am interested in wildlife conservation. I was able to see and do many interesting things during my time here. I was able to release three different species of birds successively. I was also able to see releases of different wildlife species. I was able to see different veterinary procedures and I was also able to see different species of birds I wouldn’t normally see in Florida. I am very happy with the coordination from Cerca Abroad. They are very helpful and through any questions I had, very quickly. I really enjoyed staying in Thessaloniki. It’s really a beautiful city and everyone’s been so nice that I’ve met. I would suggest this internship to anyone that is interested in wildlife conservation.

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 per week
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? I have 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? 10+

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Interesting experience
  • Different approaches to wildlife observation and management
  • The beautiful city of Thessaloniki
* What could be improved?
  • I don't have any comments to make
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Everything 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.