A program that meets expectations January 29, 2024
By A student (Physiotherapy, Coastal Carolina University) - abroad from 06/18/2023 to 07/22/2023 with
Cerca Abroad: Greece - Medical
It was a fantastic experience
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
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* Host Country Program Administration
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* Housing:
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
Hi, I’m Jada Forbes, I’ve come here to study physiotherapy from the US I chose my internship because I felt like I wanted to do something to help people, healing people and caring for people but I didn’t think I wanted to be a surgeon or like a medical doctor or anything, I just wanted to help people recover from surgery or recover from whatever they’re suffering from. As for highlights here, I was in the ICU care unit and I absolutely loved it down there. It was so cool to wear the robes, the gloves- it’s so cool. Also in OR I’ve seen knee replacements, that’s why I’m upstairs dealing with the physiotherapist. They are usually dealing with that stuff to help them recover and walk. Doing exercises and things like that. Another highlight, probably has been with my physiotherapist I think is the hardest. I love his, he is so helpful. Any questions that I had, I just asked and he explained along the way. He loved teaching and made jokes and was very sweet. For coordination I definitely think Cerca has open arms. Any questions I needed – one time I got lost, so I texted them and they were there in a matter of seconds. So, they gave me all that I needed, like to the metro, to the bus, just getting around here they made it really easy and just made it feel very close to talk, very comfortable being here for five weeks. Yes. |
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? | 160 |
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? | N/A |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The NetworkerAn 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. |
