Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

So lucky to have been a part of such great program March 30, 2026

By (Medicine, Missouri State University) - abroad from 06/03/2022 to 06/18/2026 with

Cerca Abroad: Medical in Greece

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I gained a completely new perspective on medicine and on myself! Absolutely worthwhile!

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.

Incredibly eye-opening , seeing multiple specialties in a real working hospital gave me a much broader perspective on medicine than any classroom ever could

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

The on-site administration was smooth and flexible enough to allow time for both hospital rotations and exploring , which made the whole experience feel well-balanced and stress-free.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

I felt really lucky with were I stayed.

* Food:

The food was an experience on its own and just added to the overall amazing time I had!

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Greece is so welcoming by nature and between the people , the culture and the places I got to discover , I felt integrated almost immediately and never once felt out of place.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

Everything felt well taken care of and knowing there was support available while being in a fully functioning hospital setting made it easy to feel safe and looked after throughout the program.

* Safety:

Athens felt completely safe and being part of a structured program made it even easier to feel secure throughout the entire stay.

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

Hi, I am Mia Houston, I am from Missouri and go to Missouri State University on a premed, hoping to get myself a neurobiology major. I found this program through girls that were already planning on doing it, and I am so lucky that they’ve told me about it. I’ve actually loved being in Greece so far. I’ve been here for a week and I have one more left. So, I got time to explore, get back to the hospital and have the opportunity to see other specialties that I wouldn’t have originally planned for myself. That really helps me to become a grounded doctor, seeing how a hospital works in every aspect of it. So this is just an amazing opportunity and I would definitely recommend it.

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)

5. 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? Explore the local markets and eat where the locals eat.

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?
  • Time to explore specialties I never originally cosidered
  • Real exposure to how a hospital works in every aspect
  • Being in Greece made the whole experience unforgettable
* What could be improved?
  • N/A
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Honestly I wish someone had told me sooner how well-organized and smooth everything would be!

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.