Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

A First Look Into Medical Life Abroad September 04, 2026

By (Medicine, University of Bradford) - abroad from 06/02/2024 to 06/29/2024 with

Cerca Abroad: Medical in Greece

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I gained practical skills , personal confidence and a clearer sense of direction, making the experience unquestionably worthwhile.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 1 month - 6 months

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

I learned a lot, felt supported by the staff and gained real exposure through the many surgeries I observed.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

The host country program was consistently supportive and very well coordinated

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

The housing felt calm, reliable and genuinely comfortable.

* Food:

The food was simple, familiar and easy to enjoy after long days at the clinic

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Social and cultural integration felt naturally warm and easy.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

Health care felt reliable and well organized.

* Safety:

Safety was consistently strong, with clear structure and a secure environment throughout the program.

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

Hello, my name is Tayyibah and I am from the University of Bradford, I am twenty years old. I chose the medical program for the experience because I wanted to take a look at something different overall and the medical placement was a good experience for me. The people and the doctors were nice and helpful. Overall, I believe that I’ve had a great experience. The staff are helpful, nice and kind. So, during my medical placement I’ve seen a lot of different surgeries. Medically, it was a different experience for me overall. Athens itself is a beautiful city. The people are nice and helpful and there are a lot of tourist attractions as well.

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)

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? Plan your weekly budget and stick to small daily habits that quietly reduce costs.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • 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? 10+

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Saw a wide variety of surgeries
  • Worked with kind, suportive medical staff who made the experience smooth
  • Enjoyed learning in Athens, a beautiful city full of welcoming people and great sights
* What could be improved?
  • Nothing to say
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I don't have anything meaningful to add here.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Networker
An 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.