Finding My Medical Path in Greece August 31, 2026
By A student (Medicine, San Diego State University) - abroad from 06/02/2024 to 06/15/2024 with
Cerca Abroad: Medical in Greece
I gained real clinical confidence and a clearer sense of my future path.
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. |
A truly advanced and immersive learning experience that pushed my medical exposure far beyond the usual level |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Exceptionally smooth , fast and reliable support that made every part of the program effortless |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Comfortable, simple and stress-free housing that kept the whole stay easy |
| * Food: |
Amazing food that made every day in Athens feel even better |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Warm, easy blending into daily life thanks to the city's food, vibe and welcoming atmosphere |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
Fast, accessible care that let me observe real procedures without delay |
| * Safety: |
Consistently felt safe thanks to smooth coordination and a comfortable daily environment |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
Hi, my name is Eesha and I come from San Diego, California, in the United States. I decided to join this Greek medical program just to explore other specialties in medicine and figure out which would interest me the most. One of my highlights was scrubbing into a carpal tunnel surgery, which in America I would never have been able to do for another five or six years, so that was really cool. The coordination was super easy, and they were able to send taxi and information responses quite fast. My favorite thing about Athens is the food and shopping. |
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 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost) |
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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | 110$ |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Choose budget-friendly supermarkets, rely on metro passes and prioritize free cultural sports to keep overall costs low |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | That everything would feel far more organized , supportive and easy than I expected so there was no need for any initial stress |
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 Nearly Native or Trail BlazerCraving the most authentic experience possible, perhaps you lived with a host family or really got in good with the locals. You may have felt confined by your program requirements and group excursions. Instead, you'd have preferred to plan your own trips, even skipping class to conduct your own 'field work.' |
