Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Really nice experience March 30, 2026

By (physiotherapy, San Diego State University) - abroad from 05/29/2022 to 06/18/2022 with

Cerca Abroad: Physical Therapy Internships in Greece

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I gained confidence, new academic insight and a meaningful cultural perspective and the whole experience was absolutely worth it.

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.

Overall, my educational experience in physiotherapy was highly enriching , combining strong theoretical learning with meaningful clinical exposure in a supportive and engaging international environment.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

The on-site administration was well-organized and supportive , ensuring a smooth experience while always being available to assist with any question or need.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

I was very satisfied with my living arrangements , as they made my stay in Athens comfortable and enjoyable.

* Food:

The food was great , especially since everything in Athens felt affordable and easy to enjoy.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

I felt fairly integrated with the local culture , especially since living in Athens made it easy to experience everyday life in the city.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

Health issues were handled well throughout the program and I felt supported whenever something came up

* Safety:

I felt safe throughout the program, both in the hospital environment and while living in Athens.

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

Hi, my name is David, I come from San Diego, California. I go to school at San Diego State University. I am on a kinesiology major there, so our specific college requires of us to go on a study abroad program at some point of our career as post graduates, so that’s why I chose this specific program and to come to Greece. My experience so far has been really nice. I’ve been here for two weeks. So in my first week I got into kinesiotherapy and the OR. That has been an amazing experience as well. It’s something I wouldn’t have been able to do or experience back in the States. Greece and specifically Athens where I am right now, is a really nice city, very cheap. People are really friendly and helpful. Definitely got to see a lot places. The people are cool, the team here is also great, very responsive and very helpful. Any questions you have they would answer almost immediately. So, I definitely would recommend that you apply to 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)

very easy

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? Try to eat where locals eat , use public transport and take advantage of how cheap Athens can be for everyday expenses.

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? 10+

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • The chance to join Kinesiotherapy and observe the OR
  • Experiencing something not normaly accessible back in the States
  • Living in Athens
* What could be improved?
  • N/A
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I had known in advance that everything would run so smoothly and exceed my expectations, because it would have made me feel even more confident from the start.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Academic or Linguist
You went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you!