Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Amazing team, amazing time in Athens May 13, 2026

By (Medicine, Missouri State University) - abroad from 05/29/2022 to 06/18/2022 with

Cerca Abroad: Medical in Greece

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I came back more confident, more independent and genuinely inspired .

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.

My overall educational experience was truly exceptional-every day offered new insights and real exposure to the medical world

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

The on-site administration was consistently supportive , organized and easy to reach

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

My housing was very comfortable and quiet!

* Food:

The food was great, fresh, flavorful and a fun part of daily life in Athens

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

I felt genuinely connected.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

Health care was reliable and reassuring and I always felt fully supported throughout.

* Safety:

I felt safe throughout the program, both on site and around the city

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

Hi, my name is Sarah Sewing, I am from Atlanta, Georgia and I am a third year on Missouri State University. I am a premed and I have absolutely enjoyed being in Athens, Greece. The entire Cerca Abroad team and program has been amazing. They helped me out so much and I had the opportunity to scrab in in surgeries which is so cool, definitely something I wouldn’t have the chance to do in the States. So I really enjoyed this program.

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? 100$
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Plan ahead, cook often and stick to a simply week budget.

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?
  • Warm, welcoming team that made everything feel easy
  • Eye-opening clinical exposure that went far beyond typical pre-med experiences
  • Living in Athens made the whole experience culturally rich and unforgettable
* What could be improved?
  • Nothing comes to mind
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? The program was exceptionally well organized in ways I only appreciate once I arrived.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Outright Urbanite
A social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country.