Learning Dentistry Across Cultures October 10, 2026
By A student (Dentistry, McMaster University) - abroad from 05/12/2024 to 05/30/2024 with
Cerca Abroad: Dental Internships in Greece
I learned a lot about medical practice and life in a different country. It was absolutely worth it!
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. |
An excellent educational experience that combined clinical observation, professional development and valuable insights into medical practice. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Excellent organization, clear communication and continuous support throughout the program. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Comfortable accommodation, a convenient location and a pleasant living environment throughout my stay. |
| * Food: |
Delicious Greek cuisine, fresh ingredients and a wonderful variety of traditional dishes. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
A welcoming atmosphere, meaningful cultural exchanges and great opportunities to experience Greek culture and connect with locals. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
A reassuring environment with accessible healthcare services and a strong sense of safety and support throughout the program. |
| * Safety: |
Athens felt safe and welcoming , with a comfortable environment for exploring the city. I would recommend following basic safety precautions , as in a major city. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
Hello there, my name is Ashley, I am from Ontario, Canada. I recently graduated from my Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology at McMaster University. I decided to join this program with Cerca for dental shadowing to get more familiarized with the procedures and what is done in the dental profession here in Athens. I recently got a broad knowledge in Canada for dental shadowing but I wanted to get more familiarized and get more hands-on here in Europe. So, what I’ve been doing here in the last couple of weeks is shadowing Dr Costas and watched a diverse run of procedures, from tooth extractions to crumpled crown treatments as well as dental fittings, to name a few. Overall, it’s been a really great experience. From the team here with Cerca Abroad as well as the Athens area this is a very good opportunity to gain experience both in the medical field as well as get outside and learn about the cultural history that Athens has to offer. So, everything went smoothly transitioning our travels from Canada to here and I would really recommend this program to anyone who wishes to gain experience in a medical setting. |
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? | Set a realistic daily spending limit, explore affordable local options and balance your expenses to make the most of your experience abroad. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
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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 in particular. Everything was well organized and I felt fully prepared for the experience. |
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 Academic or LinguistYou 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! |
