Seeing Surgery Through a Future Doctor’s Eyes October 10, 2026
By A student (Medicine, University of Malta) - abroad from 09/01/2024 to 09/14/2024 with
Cerca Abroad: Medical in Greece
I gained valuable clinical experience through observation and developed a better understanding of the medical profession.
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. |
A well-structured and engaging program offering valuable exposure to surgical procedures, modern medical technology and clinical practice. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The local team was professional, approachable and always available to provide guidance and assistance. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
My living arrangement were comfortable and convenient. |
| * Food: |
A great variety of fresh, tasty meals and plenty of enjoyable dinning options. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
With my Greek background, I already felt connected to the local culture, making the experience feel natural and familiar. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
I felt reassured knowing that reliable healthcare services and support were available if needed. |
| * Safety: |
Athens is generally a safe city, especially when taking the usual precautions. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
Hello, I am Faidra, I am a medical student, I am in the first year of my studies. I study in Malta but I am half Greek- half Latin American. I decided to come to this program to see how hospitals here in Greece work, how surgeries are performed, because I am interested in plastic surgery. I also saw a lot of surgeries. Plastic surgeries like laparoscopic ones with robotic machines. I saw spine surgeries, reconstructive ones, a lot of things, and also clinical experience. We saw how doctors go and see patients, how they talk to them and how they make them feel here. I am very grateful to have been here; it was a very good experience. Athens is also beautiful. Coming here, home again, was a great idea. All the team behind the program are very good people and they can answer all your questions. Thank you. |
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 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost) |
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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | 50$ |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Avoid tourist traps , choose places popular with locals, and keep an eye on your everyday expenses. |
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 was already familiar with Greece, but I didn't expect the clinical experience to be so interesting and rewarding! |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
| To help future students find programs attended by like-minded individuals, please choose the profile that most closely represents you. |
The Academic or LinguistYou went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you! |
