Exploring Different Placements Safely October 17, 2026
By A student (Medicine, Utah State University) - abroad from 05/05/2026 to 05/19/2026 with
Cerca Abroad: Medical in Greece
The experience broadened my medical knowledge making it truly 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. |
The clinical observations provided valuable insights into medical practice and strengthened my understanding of patient care. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The on-site coordinators were approachable , well-organized and always ready to assist. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
The apartment was comfortable , well-maintained and conveniently located for exploring Athens. |
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Greek cuisine was a highlight! |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Explore local neighbourhoods and interacting with residents gave me a genuine connection to Greek culture. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
Healthcare facilities in Athens were easily accessible. |
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Athens offered a safe and welcoming environment, with no safety concerns throughout my stay. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
Hello, my name is Taylorann, I am from Utah and I attend Utah Tech University. Here, Athens is very safe, I feel very good traveling to the hospital every day and being here at the hospital has been really great because doctors explain everything and are very kind. I’ve had the opportunity to sub for two different placements, which is something I wouldn’t have the opportunity to do elsewhere. In terms of the program, it’s been really great. They gave us a place to stay which is very safe and they gave you places to go and recommendations. Overall, I’ve had a great experience. |
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? | $120 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Shop at local supermarkets and take advantage of affordable lunch specials at traditional Greek taverns. |
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? | The weeks flew by much faster than expected , so making the most of every opportunity is essential. |
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. |
