Valuable moments in a super cool program April 16, 2026
By A student (Medicine, Texas Tech University - Health Sciences Center) - abroad from 06/05/2022 to 06/18/2022 with
Cerca Abroad: Medical in Greece
I gained a completely new perspective on how healthcare works globally, learned things I simply wouldn't have been able to learn in the US.
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. |
The program was well organized, academically engaging and provided useful resources that supported my learning experience. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The on-site administration was helpful, responsive, and made everything run smoothly throughout the program |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
The housing was comfortable, convenient, and suitable for a pleasant stay during the program. |
| * Food: |
The food was delicious , varied and a great part of the overall experience |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
The social and cultural integration was excellent , with many opportunities to meet people and experience local culture |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
Health care support was reliable, accessible, and gave me peace of mind during the program |
| * Safety: |
Safety felt good throughout the program and I always felt comfortable in my surroundings |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
Hello, my name is Solomon, I am from Dallas, Texas. I picked this program because I wanted to gain a global experience, see similarities and differences on how healthcare works around the world and compared to the US. So I’ve never been in Greece and this is a country I’ve always had in my bucket list. So far it’s been good. I’ve only been here for a couple of days, so I’ve learnt some things I wouldn’t have been able in the US. I have enjoyed the fact that the doctors I have been with so far have provided step by step explanations of what they are doing in the moment. Reception has been great. I wouldn’t have to wait for response from Dennis or for anybody across the Circa Abroad team. I really do appreciate it. I wouldn’t have so far any complaints, so yes. |
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? | I would definitely recommend budgeting carefully before you go, cooking at home when possible , using public transportation instead of taxis , and taking advantage of student discounts at museums and attractions |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
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| About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? | 10+ |
A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Looking back, I wish I had known that there was really nothing to stress about , because the program was so well-organized that everything fell perfectly into place |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The NetworkerAn 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. |
