My Path Toward Becoming a Physician September 09, 2026
By A student (Medicine, Colgate University) - abroad from 05/19/2024 to 06/01/2024 with
Cerca Abroad: Medical in Greece
I gained strong clinical awareness, greater independence from living abroad.
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. |
My overall educational experience was deeply rewarding , giving me meaningful exposure to real clinical settings and helping me grow both academically and personally in ways I didn't expect. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The administration was consistently supportive , handling every detail smoothly so I could focus entirely on learning and enjoying the experience. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
The housing was comfortable, quiet and close to everything I needed , making day-to-day life easy and stress-free throughout the program. |
| * Food: |
The food was consistently tasty and comforting , giving me easy, reliable meals. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Social and cultural integration came naturally, with everyday interactions, local habits and small moment around the city helping me connect with people and feel genuinely part of the community |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
Health care was accessible and well-organized with clear procedures and supportive staff. |
| * Safety: |
Safety was consistently strong |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
Hi, my name is Taylor, I am from Connecticut, I go to Colgate University in upstate New York. I chose to do this program to become a physician in the future. My experience with Athens so far has been wonderful. The people are incredibly friendly and even help you explore the city. My experience with Cerca has also been wonderful. They were even super helpful throughout the city, the hospital, and with the doctors here. |
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 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost) |
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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | 100$ |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | 1. Cook simple meals at home 2. Buy groceries in bulk for staples 3. Carry a reusable water bottle to avoid buying rinks during the day |
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? | Nothing. The program ran exceptionally smoothly and was very well coordinated! |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Outright UrbaniteA social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country. |
