A great time with so many surgeries December 29, 2025
By A student (physiotherapy, College of Charleston) - abroad from 06/19/2022 to 07/02/2022 with
Cerca Abroad: Physical Therapy Internships in Greece
Absolutely, it was 100% 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. |
The program was incredibly educational. I learned more than I expected in such a short time |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Everything was super smooth. The coordinators were helpful , responsive and made us feel supported the whole time. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
The housing was comfortable, clean and in a great location. |
| * Food: |
I really enjoyed the food. Everything was fresh , flavorful and there were plenty of great options. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I felt really connected and made great friends. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
Health matters were clearly taken seriously. I always felt well cared for and in good hands. |
| * Safety: |
Athens felt very safe overall! |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
Hi, my name is Sharon Nugent, I am from Oregon, Virginia. I go to school to the College of Charleston, North Carolina. I went on this program to learn more about physiotherapy and actually see what they do. This has been a great experience to really see what is done and I’ve never had an experience like this. So, it’s been a great experience to see that. Also, I got to see surgeries which is a thing I’ve been interested but it was really cool to be able to see how things are done, which I know I wouldn’t have the chance to experience in the US. It’s been great here, I’ve learnt a lot. The coordinators have been really amazing. Seeing Athens has been amazing, I’ve met some wonderful people. So, it’s been a great time. |
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 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost) |
Very easily. |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | 110$ |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Using public transport instead of taxis because it's reliable , affordable and a great way to see the city. |
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? | Nothing comes to mind that could've been better. |
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.' |
