Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

An environment with amazing culture December 10, 2025

By (Medicine, Other) - abroad from 07/03/2022 to 07/16/2022 with

Cerca Abroad: Medical in Greece

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I've learned so much and felt truly welcomed!

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.

Deeply meaningful. I expanded my medical knowledge , observed real clinical settings , and felt constantly inspired to learn and grow.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Everything was well-organized and thoughtfully managed. The local team was responsive , supportive, and made the whole experience seamless

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Comfortable and clean with everything I needed.

* Food:

Tasty and varied! I got to try local dishes I'd never had before.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

I felt genuine connected to the local community.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

Reliable and reassuring. I always felt looked after and any concerns were addressed with care and professionalism.

* Safety:

I always felt secure throughout the program.

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

Hi, I am Laura, I am from Canada and I chose this internship because I am interested in medicine and I really enjoyed it so far. There’s been a lot of shadowing through this experience, I’ve seen certain operations, I’ve visited some patients and everyone has been really nice to me. The coordination was well done. The culture was amazing.

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)

Very easily

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $100
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Cook when you can and walk or use public transport. A simple app or notebook helps you stay mindful and avoid surprises.

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?
  • Insightful clinical exposure through shadowing and patient interaction
  • Warm, welcoming environment that fosters pesonal and professional growth
  • Exceptional cultural immersion and very well organized coordination
* What could be improved?
  • Nothing comes to mind
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I have nothing to add.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Avid Adventurer
The wardrobe you packed was better suited for a semester of camping than club hopping. Outdoorsy, you might forgo a crazy night out for an early all-day adventure. You'd rather take in the rich culture of an old town than the metropolis of a modern city, but for you getting off the grid is ideal.