Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Great journey with very good education March 30, 2026

By (Medicine, University of Alabama - Huntsville) - abroad from 05/15/2022 to 06/18/2022 with

Cerca Abroad: Medical in Greece

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I gained confidence, independence, and real clinical exposure that broadened the way I see healthcare.

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.

My overall educational experience was truly enriching , as I learned new things every week and gained insights I couldn't have have gotten back in the US.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

The on-site administration was reliable and easy to work with, helping everything run smoothly throughout each rotation.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

My housing was comfortable and convenient , giving me an easy base to settle in and focus on the program.

* Food:

The food was great overall.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Social and cultural integration felt easy and natural, as I quickly blended into the rhythm of daily life and enjoyed connecting with the local culture

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

Health issues were handled promptly and professionally , giving me confidence that support was always available if anything came up

* Safety:

I consistently felt safe , both in the hospital setting and while moving around the city , which made the whole experience feel relaxed and enjoyable.

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

Hi, my name is Cayley Harris and I am from Alabama. I go to school at the University of Alabama. I chose this program to be able to compare the differences between a private hospital in Greece and a private or even public hospitals in the US, just to see what is different and how everyone work together in a hospital. Also, being in a foreign country and being able to adjust to learn new things. I’ve been here for four weeks. This is my fourth week here. I got to be in cardiology and surgery and this week I was in MOR scans. I think it was fun and interesting to learn different stuff here compared to the US. I’ve been able to go around Athens and explore the city. So this internship in a foreign country is in your list, I would say do 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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 110$
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? A simple way to save money is to plan your meals and use affordable local spots, so you can enjoy good food without overspending

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?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • The chance to rotate through different departments and see real clinical workup close
  • The balance between learning in the hospital and exploring the city
  • The supportive environment that ade it easy to adapt and enjoy the experience
* What could be improved?
  • Nothing to say
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I had known how smoothly everything would unfold.

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.