Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Getting My First Look Into Nursing September 26, 2026

By (Medicine, University of Georgia) - abroad from 05/19/2024 to 07/13/2024 with

Cerca Abroad: Medical in Greece

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
It was definitely worthwhile! I got exposed to so many different medical specialties!

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.

My overall educational experience was genuinely eye-opening!

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

The program was consistently smooth and supportive

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

My housing set up was simple ,safe and easy to manage.

* Food:

My food experience was straightforward and enjoyable

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

My social and cultural integration unfolded naturally and I connected with people quickly.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

My safety experience was steady and reassuring.

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

Hi, I am Olivia, I am from Georgia in the United States and I study at the University of Georgia. I chose the medical internship because I am pre-nursing and I wanted to get an idea of the specialty and what I am going to get into. This internship has done an amazing job in exposing me to all the different kinds of medicine. I feel that the team has done a really good job at giving me all the information that I needed to know about getting around Athens, getting to work, and how to enjoy the city, which is really amazing. I enjoyed my time here. The culture and the people are very welcoming.

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? $130
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Set a weekly spending limit and actually track it. Also, use a different study abroad debit card so you can see your expenses cleanly and avoid dipping into savings

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?
  • I got exposed to so many different medical specialities so quickly
  • I felt genuinely supported in navigating Athens and getting to work
  • I experienced how warm and welcoming the local culture truly is
* What could be improved?
  • Nothing to say
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Nothing to say. The program 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.