Fantastic program adapted to my needs February 02, 2026
By A student (Medicine, Touro University) - abroad from 06/12/2022 to 06/25/2022 with
Cerca Abroad: Medical in Greece
It was definitely worthwhile and I didn't expect to get that level of hands-on experience , especially compared to what I could access in New York
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
My overall educational experience was truly exceptional. It was one of the most unique and enriching learning opportunities I've ever had. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The host country program administration was incredibly supportive and well-organized. They adapted the experience to my needs and made every step smooth and stress-free. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
The housing was comfortable and well situated for the program. |
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The food was delicious and a great part of the experience. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I felt welcomed, connected and able to engage with the local community in a meaningful way. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
I felt supported , safe and able to learn in a real clinical environment. |
| * Safety: |
The safety throughout the program was excellent |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
Hi, my name is Dobby Baum. I am from New York and I am currently a senior premed. I chose this program because I wanted to have something extra on my medical school application, something different, out of the box. Here in Greece what was unique was that I actually go to the OR and actually scrub into surgery which I don’t know if I would have this opportunity in New York, so that was very cool. The people here are very friendly and nice. I am Jewish and I actually went here to the Jewish community, so that was really nice, I got to meet some people and it was nice overall. |
Finances
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* 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? | You can keep it simple and practical. Cook some of your meals instead of eating out every day. Use public transportation and set a weekly budget so you can enjoy your time without overspending |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I wish I had known in advance just how well-organized the program would be. Everything ran smoothly from start to finish , with clear structure and support. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Academic or LinguistYou 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! |
