Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Discovering My Favorite Medical Specialty September 09, 2026

By (Medicine, University of Arizona) - 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?
It truly proved to be worthwhile! They enriched my knowledge and helped me gain real confidence.

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.

It was genuinely enriching. I learned new things every day and felt supported throughout the program.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

The host country program was very supportive.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

The housing was comfortable, quiet and conveniently located

* Food:

The food was tasty and affordable.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

I felt genuinely welcomed!

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

The health care experience was well-structured and supportive.

* Safety:

The areas we stayed in were calm and the coordination made everything feel secure and well-managed.

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

Hi. My name is Sophia and I am from Arizona. I chose a medical internship to explore different possibilities in the medical field and to kind of shadow and gain experience in a hospital. Something very exciting here was looking at different specialties. My favourite was Orthopedics, which was the highlight of this trip. The coordination was really good. It was very easy getting around. It was all very simple. Athens was gorgeous, it’s a very interesting place, so I would come back.

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)

5. 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? Cook simple meals at home and use public transport passes.

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?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • The clear guidance from the team
  • The easy adjustment to the clinical setting
  • The overall smooth exerience
* What could be improved?
  • N/A
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? It turned out that everything was very well organized.

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.