Great program with phenomenal organization April 27, 2026
By A student (Medicine, Missouri State University) - abroad from 06/03/2022 to 06/18/2022 with
Cerca Abroad: Medical in Greece
I gained a lot form my time abroad. Real clinical confidence, a broader perspective on healthcare and a sense of independence that only comes from working in anew environment. The experience was absolutely worthwhile!
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 has been genuinely outstanding! I learned something new every single day and felt myself growing more confident in every department I stepped into. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The on-site team has been amazing! |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
My housing has been super comfortable, quiet, clean and close to everything I need |
| * Food: |
The food has been amazing! Super fresh, lots of variety and honestly way better than I expected. I've been trying new dishes nonstop and it's become one of my favorite parts of being here. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Social and cultural integration came really naturally. People were welcoming , daily life felt easy to blend into ,and exploring the city made me feel connected to the local rhythm almost immediately. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
Health care felt genuinely reliable. |
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I felt completely safe the entire time, both in the hospital and around the city. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
Hi, my name is Margaret North. I am a junior at Missouri State; I am on the pre medicine on studying biology. I absolutely love being in Greece so far. I’ve been here for a week now and I still have a week left. The Circa organization is phenomenal. They are there for anything you need them, they are responsive and they’ll never let you down. The hospital is phenomenal. All the doctors I’ve been able to shadow were incredible and answered all the questions I needed to. I got to explore other specialties that I don’t think I would or had the chance to explore, so that’s been great. |
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? | $120 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Planning a simple weekly budget and cooking most meals at home helped me keep costs low without feeling restricted. |
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 from the start just how perfectly everything would turn out ! |
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. |
