Wildlife and Hands-On Fieldwork October 23, 2026
By A student (Animal Sciences, Pennsylvania State University - York) - abroad from 09/01/2024 to 09/29/2024 with
Cerca Abroad: Wildlife Research in Greece
I gained a greater appreciation for wildlife protection and teamwork, 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
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
The experience offered a fascinating insight into wildlife conservation and its everyday challenges. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The local team ensured everything ran smoothly and was always available. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
The guesthouse was cozy and provided a friendly atmosphere for everyone staying here. |
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The meals were tasty, wholesome and enjoyable after a day of activities |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Sharing daily experiences with fellow volunteers created meaningful friendships and a strong sense of belonging. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
I experienced no health issues during my stay. |
| * Safety: |
The peaceful, remote surroundings felt safe throughout my sty, with no incidents or concerns. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
My name is Jamie. I am from Pennsylvania, USA. I am a recent graduate from Penn State University with a bachelor’s in animal science. I am here with the international internship program for Arcturos. I was here assisting with monitoring and field work with brown bears and grey wolves as well as helping out with animal husbandry with the Greek shepherd dogs. I very much enjoyed my experience and I would recommend it to anyone. |
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 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost) |
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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | 20$ |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Most essentials are covered, so you only need a small budget for personal expenses and occasional trips to Florina |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
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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 program was full of wonderful surprises and so well organized that I wouldn't have needed to know anything more 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 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.' |
