Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Veterinary Medicine and Stray Animal Care September 01, 2026

By (Veterinary Medicine, Washington State University) - abroad from 05/12/2024 to 06/01/2024 with

Cerca Abroad: Medical in Greece

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I gained confidence , practical clinical skills and cultural awareness. It was absolutely worthwhile.

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.

For me, the whole experience felt like a steady boost in confidence.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

I really appreciated how smoothly everything was organized.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

I liked how the place felt calm and comfortable, with everything I needed close by.

* Food:

I loved how easy it was to find good food.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

I genuinely felt myself becoming part of the local culture ,meeting people naturally , exploring everyday places.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

I appreciated the clear guidance and steady supervision that made every clinical case safe and meaningful.

* Safety:

I always felt protected in every setting with clear protocols and a calm, reliable environment

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

Hi, my name is Sophie, I am from Washington, U.S., and I go to Washington State University. I chose to do this internship because I wanted to have a hands-on experience in the area of medicine and I just wanted to see how it works in another country. I got to see some really cool surgeries and I also saw some interesting work with stray animals. I am very happy with the coordination of this internship by Cerca Abroad, they would always answer questions, there was always someone to answer them, there was a lot of support. I really enjoyed my stay in Thessaloniki, it was really fun to see some very cool restaurants and also go to the beaches and there were things to see outside.

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)

Very easily

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $120
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? I suggest keeping a simple weekly budget and using public transit because those two habits save the most money overall.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • 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?
  • Clear clinical exposure
  • Supporting mentoring
  • Well-organized daily structure
* What could be improved?
  • Nothing to say
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I had known how relaxed and manageable the daily routine would be, so I wouldn't have stressed beforehand

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Academic or Linguist
You 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!