Finding My Future in Neurosurgery September 10, 2026
By A student (Medicine, University of British Columbia) - abroad from 06/16/2024 to 07/27/2024 with
Cerca Abroad: Medical in Greece
Greece made me rethink my entire medical path!
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
It felt more like a steady ,eye-opening journey. Each day quietly reshaped how I see medicine |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The host country program administration was reliable, welcoming and made every logistical detail feel effortless. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
The housing was clean, convenient and made day-to-day living feel genuinely easy |
| * Food: |
The food was unforgettable! |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Greece welcomed me in a way that made everyday life feel familiar almost immediately. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
The health care felt dependable! |
| * Safety: |
Safety in Athens felt constant.I always felt secure throughout my stay. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
Hi, my name is Michael and I am a Canadian student coming from the University of British Columbia. I chose to do this internship because my goal is to become a doctor. When I first came I wanted to be a cardiologist, but after spending some time here I realized I am more interested in Neurosurgery. Athens is a beautiful place and I have had a lot of travelling and experiences and I got to do and see so many things. The food here is like none other. I got to see a lot of Greek islands and it has been absolutely beautiful. I would recommend this program to anyone. It was a once-in-a-lifetime experience for sure. The people from Cerca were awesome; they would take care of everything including the housing and transport. They were very easy to work with and made me feel safe and comfortable the whole time. I will be forever grateful. |
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? | A simple way to save money is to treat small daily choices as your biggest wins. Cook often, use public transit and stick to low cost local spots for everything from coffee to groceries. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Everything ran exceptionally well and I had all the information I needed right from the start. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The NetworkerAn 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. |
