Many Surgeries and a Warm Culture June 08, 2026
By A student (Medicine, Reykjavik University) - abroad from 02/11/2024 to 03/02/2024 with
Cerca Abroad: Medical in Greece
It was definitely worthwhile! I was getting to watch around thirty five real surgeries up close.
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 truly outstanding. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The program staff in Greece were consistently organized and quick to support me wit anything I needed. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
My housing was comfortable and convenient , giving me an easy base to focus on the program. |
| * Food: |
The food in Athens was great, fresh, flavorful and a fun part of the whole experience |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
The warm culture and everyday interactions made it easy to connect and feel part of the city |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
Health care support was reliable and professional! |
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I felt safe the entire time. Both the city and the program environment were consistently reassuring. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
Hi, my name is Viktor, I am from Reykjavík, Iceland. I study at Reykjavík University. I am here in Athens for a program that has allowed me to observe surgeries at two hospitals in Greece. So first I was at Gennimatas Hospital and now I am at the Metropolitan General. During my time here I have seen approximately thirty-five surgeries. Greece is amazing and Athens is wonderful. I have had a fantastic time here. The culture and everything are very warm. Fully amazing. The team of Cerca Abroad has been incredibly helpful, providing me with all the information I needed throughout what’s happening in the city and where to go. I’ve had an amazing time. Thank you very much. |
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 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost) |
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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | 100$ |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Keep an eye out for local deals , use weekly markets for cheaper groceries. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
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* Who did you take classes with?
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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 honestly wouldn't change a thing. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
| To help future students find programs attended by like-minded individuals, please choose the profile that most closely represents you. |
The Nearly Native or Trail BlazerCraving the most authentic experience possible, perhaps you lived with a host family or really got in good with the locals. You may have felt confined by your program requirements and group excursions. Instead, you'd have preferred to plan your own trips, even skipping class to conduct your own 'field work.' |
