Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Physiotherapy Meets Travel Fun October 14, 2026

By (Health Sciences General, University of Utah) - abroad from 05/05/2024 to 05/19/2024 with

Cerca Abroad: Physical Therapy Internships in Greece

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
The experience broadened my understanding of physiotherapy in a different healthcare setting.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 2 weeks - 1 month

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

The program provided a rewarding educational experience, combining clinical observation with valuable insights from experienced physiotherapists.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

The local team was approachable, responsive and well organized , ensuring everything ran smoothly throughout the program.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

The accommodation was comfortable, well maintained and provided a pleasant place to relax after a day at the clinic

* Food:

Greek food was delicious!

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Interacting with locals and experiencing everyday life in Athens gave me a wonderful opportunity to appreciate Greek culture and traditions.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

I had no health concerns during the program and access to medical care seemed straightforward and reliable

* Safety:

Athens felt generally safe and I experienced no safety-related incidents.

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

Hi, my name is Brylee, I am from Utah in the USA and I study at Utah Tech University and I found this program online. I chose to do it because I wanted some clinical experience with physiotherapy and also I wanted to travel. I really enjoyed my experience here and getting to work with the physiotherapists. They have been so nice and welcoming and I have loved working with the patients. Even though I don’t speak any Greek, I’ve learned a few terms and it’s been really fun to interact with people here. It’s also been very fun to travel. If you get the chance, I would really recommend sightseeing if you can after the internship, when going out and having some fun. The coordination with the program has been fantastic- great communication. You can always message them anytime and it’s really a great program. I would recommend it a lot.

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)

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? Using public transport and exploring local markets are great ways to save money while enjoying an authentic experience in Athens.

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?
  • A welcoming and friendly local atmosphere
  • Plenty of opportunities to explore Greek culture
  • A well-structured and supportive program
* What could be improved?
  • N/A
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I had known how quickly the time would fly by. I would have planned even more opportunities to explore Athens.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Outright Urbanite
A 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.