Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Great internship December 29, 2025

By (Medicine, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University / Virginia Tech) - abroad from 06/19/2022 to 07/02/2022 with

Cerca Abroad: Physician Assistant / Nursing in Greece

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Absolutely! It gave me real exposure to hospital life , deepened my interest in neurology and made me more confident about my future in medicine.

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.

The internship offered a rich blend of clinical exposure and academic relevance. I gained firsthand insight into hospital operations, observed complex surgeries and engaged with the neurology department.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

The coordination in Greece was smooth and well-organized. I experienced no issues during my stay, highlighting the team's efficiency and support throughout the internship.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

While not explicit detailed, the absence of any housing-related concerns suggests that accommodations met expectations and supported a comfortable stay during the internship in Athens.

* Food:

The food was amazing throughout my stay

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

I got to explore Athens , bond with others in the program.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

I didn't face any health issues myself , but everything felt well-organized and safe throughout the program.

* Safety:

I felt completely safe the whole time

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

Hi, my name is Simrin Rajani and I go to the Virginia Polytechnic. I chose this program because I would want to see how a hospital works and get some hands on experience. I was also able to travel, that’s why I came here to Greece. So far I love it. It’s been great. I got to see a lot of surgery. Especially spinal surgeries have been very interesting to me because I want to go into neurology. I also got to the neurology department which has also been extremely interesting and I am going back there today. Other than that, the coordination has been great, no problems at all. We’ve had a great time here. Athens has been great. We are going on an island tomorrow. I’ve seen acropolis; we’ve had a great time. So, everything has been great so far.

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)

5. very easily

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? I'd say cook when you can, split costs with friends and plan weekend trips early to save big.

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?
  • Spending time in the neurology department
  • Exploring Athens and getting ready for an island trip
  • Watching spinal surgeries that matched my interest in neurology
* What could be improved?
  • Nothing to say
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? It was super well-organized from start to finish. So, I have nothing to say.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Networker
An 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.