Shadowing Surgeons in Greece September 14, 2026
By A student (Medicine, Morehead State University) - abroad from 05/19/2024 to 06/08/2024 with
Cerca Abroad: Medical in Greece
Seeing complex surgeries up close in general surgery was the most fascinating part of the experience. It was definitely worthwhile.
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. |
It felt like a rare blend of clinical depth and cultural immersion. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The host country program was very well organized, responsive and supportive. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
The housing was comfortable and convenient. |
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The food was tasty, varied and made every meal feel genuinely enoyable |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Social and cultural integration was engaging, supportive and made connecting with local life genuinely easy. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
Health care was attentive, well-structured and offered clear guidance throughout every clinical interaction. |
| * Safety: |
Safety was well-managed with clear procedures. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
Hi, my name is Megan, I am from Kentucky and attend Morehead State University. I chose this program because I wanted to pursue a career in the medical field and I thought Greece is an amazing place that I’ve always wanted to see, so why not see some of it here. I’ve loved my experience at the hospital, especially in general surgery, and getting to see different surgeries that I never would have seen—especially when I shadowed a neurologist. Everyone here is so helpful and explains everything really well and works with me through the language barrier. Athens itself is a beautiful city. I enjoyed getting to see the Parthenon at the Acropolis, the museums, and all the ancient ruins. The coordinators are so helpful and they are there for you no matter what you need. It was an amazing experience that I wouldn’t trade for anything else. I definitely recommend it to others. |
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? | Use students IDs everywhere, buy month transit passes and choose local markets for produce |
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? | I have nothing further to add. |
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. |
