Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

A unique opportunity for knowledge and socialization October 29, 2025

By (Medicine, American College Greece) - abroad from 06/19/2022 to 07/16/2022 with

Cerca Abroad: Medical in Greece

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I gained practical skills, deeper cultural awareness and a clearer sense of my professional goals. The experience broadened my perspective and helped me grow personally and academically

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 6 months+

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

The overall educational experience was truly enriching. I gained hands-on exposure, discovered my passion for surgery, and learned through real world practice and not just in theory. It was inspiring, eye-opening and absolutely unforgettable.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

The on-site administration was excellent , supportive , well-organized and always available when needed.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

I was very satisfied. Staying with my family made everything smoother and more comforting , especially during a buy program like this.

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Food was definitely a highlight. Fresh flavorful and comforting. Being home meant enjoying traditional Greek meals , which made everything feel even more special.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

Health issue were handled with great care and professionalism. The program staff were responsive , supportive and made sure everyone felt safe and looked after throughout.

* Safety:

Athens felt safe and welcoming. I always feel comfortable moving around even in the evenings. For the future interns: stay avoid isolated areas late at night and you 'll be just fine.

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

Hi, I am Filomila Mouzouraki, I live here in Greece. I chose this program as an aspiring doctor. It gave me the opportunity to visit different specialties and give me a sense of what I want to do with the rest of my life. I also chose this program because it gave me the opportunity to meet new people and exchange information, experiences and generally just laugh with people from all over the world- because that’s really exciting for me. As far as the program is concerned, I fell in love with surgery and the OR, because it is an opportunity I don’t think I could have anywhere else. The coordinators were so nice. I would totally recommend- five out of five stars. They are easy to communicate with and they would give you the advice and the help you need, just one text away. So, it’s cool. And, as a Greek, I will say that Athens is cool as well.

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)

Living on a student budget was quite easy for me, especially since I stayed with my family.

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $60
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Cook at home, use public transport and student discounts whenever possible and set a monthly budget and tack your spending to avoid surprises.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Host Family
* Who did you live with?

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  • Host Family
* 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?
  • Excellent clinical exposure, especially in the surgical field
  • Collaborations with students and professionals from diverse backgrounds
  • The unique opportunity to live and learn in Athens through a perfectly organized program
* What could be improved?
  • Nothing to say
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Honestly, there's nothing I wish I had known beforehand. The program exceeded all expectations!

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!