Surgical Intern Adventures in Athens October 31, 2026
By A student (University of Western Australia) - abroad from 06/16/2024 to 06/29/2024 with
Cerca Abroad: Medical in Greece
I gained valuable medical knowledge and a broader perspective on healthcare!
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 valuable learning experience with excellent guidance from doctors. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Excellent organization, clear communication and helpful local staff. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
The apartment was comfortable and clean. |
| * Food: |
Delicious local food with plenty of affordable dining options. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Exploring Athens and its everyday life gave me a genuine sense of the local culture. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
The program provided valuable insight into the Greek healthcare system and how hospitals operate in Athens. |
| * Safety: |
Athens felt safe overall and I had no safety concerns. Normal precautions are advisable in crowded areas. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
Hi, my name is Maya, I am from North Carolina and I am a surgical intern here with Cerca Abroad. I am a senior in college and I like Athens. It’s a great city. There’s a lot to do here. The hospital I work at is amazing. The doctors are really nice, they’re patient, they explain everything to you, as long as you tell them what you’re interested in, they’ve got you. I like Cerca Abroad because they were really good at coordinating everything. They would provide services through this entire process and help me out with everything that I needed. Honestly, I would come back. I don’t want to go home. |
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? | Plan your budget in advance and avoid unnecessary expenses, especially in tourist areas. |
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
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | The more curious and engaged you are, the more rewarding the experience become. |
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 Nearly Native or Trail BlazerCraving the most authentic experience possible, perhaps you lived with a host family or really got in good with the locals. You may have felt confined by your program requirements and group excursions. Instead, you'd have preferred to plan your own trips, even skipping class to conduct your own 'field work.' |
