My First Experience With Small Animals August 31, 2026
By A student (Veterinary Medicine, Kansas State University) - abroad from 01/07/2024 to 02/03/2024 with
Cerca Abroad: Medical in Greece
It was definitely worthwhile!
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
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
My overall educational experience was truly enriching |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The host country program administration was smooth and very well organized. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
The housing was comfortable and safe. |
| * Food: |
The food was tasty, affordable and easy to find everywhere, which made meals really enjoyable. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Social and cultural integration was easy and enjoyable, with friendly people and plenty of chances to explore everyday life in Athens |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
Health care was reliable and easy to access. |
| * Safety: |
Safety in Athens felt solid throughout my stay. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
Hello, I am Ashley, I am from Kansas City, Kansas, at Kansas State University for my undergraduate. I decided to go through this program to get more experience with small animals because at Kansas State I do a lot of agricultural and environment animals and this just gave me the chance to experience working with small animals, what this is all about. I’ve had a lot of good experiences here, I’ve been able to see a lot of surgeries and physical exams on animals and see in a lot of different animals what’s normal and abnormal. The vets here have been really nice, they’re really good about making sure I know what’s going on. Here in Athens it’s been great. Even during the winter time for me it’s pretty warm and not that difficult to walk around and just see the sights because just by walking around you can get to see a lot of things. Cerca Abroad has been really good about making sure I was comfortable wherever I was going, from providing the apartment to the vet clinic and how to get there and everything. So, it’s been a good overall experience. |
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 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost) |
5. very easy |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | 100$ |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Try cooking at home, using weekly transit passes and choosing affordable local spots instead of touristy ones |
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? | I wish I had known from the start just how smooth , supportive and genuinely enjoyable the whole experience would be. |
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. |
