Discovering Every Corner of the Hospital September 27, 2026
By A student (Medicine, University of Ottawa) - abroad from 06/13/2024 to 06/29/2024 with
Cerca Abroad: Medical in Greece
I gained confidence , practical insight and a broader perspective that made the whole experience deeply 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. |
Overall educational experience was highly engaging, clearly structured and full of genuinely eye-opening clinical exposure |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The host country program administration was smooth, clear and supportive. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Housing was convenient and well-organized. |
| * Food: |
The food was varied , flavorful and easy to enjoy throughout the city |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Social and cultural integration was lively and welcoming, making it easy to connect with local vibe. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
Health care was highly informative and well-organized. |
| * Safety: |
Safety was consistently strong. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
My name is Katerina and I am a student from Ontario, Canada. I chose the medical internship simply because I wanted to learn more about all the different parts and workings of the hospital as well as different positions in healthcare. I’ve really loved my time at the hospital, especially shadowing a surgery. I got to see a lot of very interesting procedures and I got to learn a lot. The doctors were excellent teachers. So, it’s very interesting and informative. Coordination-wise it was very clear, communicated amazingly. They were awesome at accommodating me and my needs, which was also very nice. Athens overall was awesome. It’s such a cool city. The people are so sweet and so nice. They love to see people from abroad. It was a great time. |
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 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost) |
5.very easily |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | 100$ |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Money-saving tips focus on simple daily habits,like cooking, using student discounts and choosing affordable transport, that make studying abroad both enjoyable and budget friendly. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
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| About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? | 10+ |
A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I wish I had known from the start how easy it is to settle in, adapt and enjoy every part of the experience, because it would have made those early days feel even more relaxed and exciting. |
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. |
