Physiotherapy Life Lessons Abroad October 22, 2026
By A student (Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Whitman College) - abroad from 06/02/2024 to 07/27/2024 with
Cerca Abroad: Physical Therapy Internships in Greece
I discovered new aspects of patient care, making the experience both meaningful and worthwhile.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
Review Your Program
|
* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
It offered a fresh perspective on patient care and clinical practice. |
|
* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The program was smoothly coordinated and thoughtfully organized. |
|
* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
The apartment was comfortable, clean and well located. |
| * Food: |
The food was delicious, fresh and full of variety. |
|
* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I found it easy to connect with locals and experience their way of life. |
|
* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
I had no health concerns and felt well supported throughout my stay. |
| * Safety: |
I felt safe and comfortable. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
Hello, my name is Cassidy, I come from Denver, Colorado, USA and I go to Whitman College. I chose to intern this summer because I wanted to experience other cultures outside the United States. I also wanted to gain some more experience in the physiotherapy world. During this internship I have learned so many different things, whether that was electrotherapy, stone therapy or how to move or maneuver somebody who is in a coma. I’ve learned so many different things and I am really grateful that I’ve been able to experience so much within this internship and learn so much from my peers and those around me. I am very happy with my internship experience with Cerca Abroad. It truly has been a life-altering experience and I hope to take what I learned here in this program and apply it back to America and my practice in the future. I one hundred percent enjoyed my stay in the country. Thessaloniki is a beautiful city. The food is amazing. There’s so much to do. All the people have been so much more than welcoming to me and my friends. It’s been a very great time. Hopefully I will come back when I’m older and visit again. |
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 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost) |
|
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | 100$ |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Shop at local markets and take advantage of student discounts. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
|
* Where did you live?
Select all that apply |
|
|
* Who did you live with?
Select all that apply |
|
|
* Who did you take classes with?
Select all that apply |
|
| 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? |
|
| * What could be improved? |
|
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Nothing comes to mind, as everything was well organized and clearly explained beforehand. |
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! |
