Cerca Abroad

Cerca Abroad

Why choose Cerca Abroad?

Cerca Abroad is a business unit of Cerca Trova Ltd, a European based company (incorporation / VAT number: BG204499976), that specializes in engineering solutions and educational programs. The company started in 2017 by offering medical shadowing internships to hundreds of participants from around the world. Over the past few years it has expanded its program portfolio of in-person (agricultural, engineering, environmental, health) and remote internships (agricultural, engineering, health & safety, marketing, software) to Erasmus+ funded MSc degrees & courses (electromobility, marine/maritime ICT, precision agriculture), offering a range of exciting educational pathways. Our aim is to offer a top educational experience at a reasonable cost, without hidden fees and without unnecessary extras, giving the participants a freedom to learn, gain professional experience and emerge in a different culture.

Founded
2017

Diversity & Inclusion 💙

Each participant’s identity may present challenges and questions, in addition to opportunities, when immersing in a new and different culture. Exploring a new culture can sometimes lead to experiencing a cultural shock as some places have different cultural norms, ranging levels of racial/ ethnic diversity, and are less aware or not so “politically correct” as your home country might be. Cerca Abroad strictly adheres to a non-discrimination policy of not denying any person access to, or participation in or the benefits of, or be discriminated against in any service, program, course or facility on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, disability, pregnancy, marital or parental status, physical condition or developmental disability.
All our staff & local host teams are welcoming and inclusive of the LGBTQAI+ community, making our programs LGBTQAI+ friendly. Cerca Abroad strictly adheres to a non-discrimination policy of not denying any person access to, or participation in or the benefits of, or be discriminated against in any service, program, course or facility on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, disability, pregnancy, marital or parental status, physical condition or developmental disability.
Cerca Abroad welcomes and supports participants that are Differently-abled/neurodivergent and offers a range of internship abroad programs that are specifically adapted to host interns. Although participants with neurodivergency have successfully participated in our programs, due to the nature of the abroad programs, the degree of access varies based on the activities, location and available infrastructure. Hence, at the application stage it is important to discuss with your Cerca Abroad program manager the program’s accessibility aspects and requirements. Cerca Abroad strictly adheres to a non-discrimination policy of not denying any person access to, or participation in or the benefits of, or be discriminated against in any service, program, course or facility on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, disability, pregnancy, marital or parental status, physical condition or developmental disability.
Cerca Abroad welcomes and supports participants that have limited mobility conditions (including wheelchair users) and offers a range of internship abroad programs that are specifically adapted to host interns. Although participants with limited mobility have successfully participated in our programs, due to the nature of the abroad programs, the degree of access varies based on the activities, location and available infrastructure. Hence, at the application stage it is important to discuss with your Cerca Abroad program manager the program’s accessibility aspects and requirements. Cerca Abroad strictly adheres to a non-discrimination policy of not denying any person access to, or participation in or the benefits of, or be discriminated against in any service, program, course or facility on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, disability, pregnancy, marital or parental status, physical condition or developmental disability.

Impact 🌎

Our steps towards creating a responsible experience

- We only work with registered organizations that have proven record of sustainable & ethical practices and long-term expertise in their field
- We collect feedback from all our participants and our host sites to continuously improve our participant’s experience
- We regularly visit our host sites to offer support/training, to evaluate processes/costs and provide transparent and affordable programs
- We review and evaluate each intern application and check their qualifications, criminal background and medical status for eligibility and suitability
- We ensure that our participants’ work does not impact the employment opportunities of the local community
- We refrain from overcrowding our host sites with participants and allocating only those that are needed
- All participants are requested to sign a Code of Conduct prior to arrival, which is designed to protect all stakeholders from inappropriate behavior or abuse
- Participants that breach ours or the host site’s Terms and Conditions and Code of Conduct will be removed without refund
- We take extra care allocating participants in sites that involve the care of others as well as animals

We are committed to support our participants to create a positive impact on the local communities in parallel to their learning and developing activities abroad. Recognizing and evaluating ethical issues promotes responsible traveling which translates to a positive impact on the host communities and our interns. The relationships that are formed, the exchanged ideas, the local economy that is revived, the hands-on project that our participants contribute on, all leave a lasting a sustainable impact in each host site.

Our aim is to present realistic expectations to our participants, be honest and transparent on how we operate and use feedback from our interns and host sites to improve our processes and services. We remain committed to create a positive impact, whether it is with our stance for the environment (by becoming carbon neutral) up to working with hosts with similar values.

Reviews

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Morgan
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Great environment in a beautiful city

Hi, I am Morgan, I am from California, I just graduated from the San Diego State University, my bachelor’s in kinesiology and I needed to do a medical internship because I wanted to explore more specialties that you don’t necessarily get the chance in the U.S. So, it’s been cool to watch surgeries and kind of see more in depth of these specialties that I want to go into.
The coordinators have been great and have made this super easy. Athens is a beautiful city
and offers a captivating experience for visitors and explorers alike.

What was the most surprising thing you saw or did?
Witnessing exceptionally skillful surgeries was the most striking aspect of my internship
Pros
  • Observing truly exceptional surgeries
  • Coordination was remarkably seamless
  • Athens is an undeniably beautiful city
Cons
  • N/A
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Joe
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

A brilliant program in so many ways

My mane is Joe, I am from Plymouth, England. I chose this internship because I am going to University next year and I needed this for my application. So that’s been a perfect chance for me. Cerca has been brilliant in so many ways. In particular with the hospital and the experiences that I’ve had. It’s ranged from a knee surgery, from replacements to brain tumors, it’s been incredible and I would recommend it to everybody. The transport has been simple, quick to the hospital- you can’t go wrong. The apartment has been very nice. There’s many places to go out and eat and Athens itself as a place is really nice. I particularly liked the Acropolis which is the most famous part. There much to do and I recommend it.

What was the most surprising thing you saw or did?
The brain tumor surgery was the most surprisingly impactful event I observed.
Pros
  • Witnessed a diverse range of surgical procedures
  • Acropolis stood out as the most vibrant social venue
  • Cerca demonstrated exceptional coordination skills
Cons
  • Nothing
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Joliana
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

A very nice travelling and educational experience

Hi, I am Joliana, I am twenty one, from London. I did this internship in physiotherapy because it’s what I want to do at my master’s and I wanted to gain experience with travelling and that would be a good combination. I saw some surgeries which was pretty cool because of the coordination in the hospital here. So you get to know a kind of different aspects of how everything works, including doctors, surgeries etc. In terms of coordination it’s kind of flexible which is pretty cool because you want to travel and then have like to choose when to come in, do whatever you want to. Everything is really very flexible which was good. In terms of Athens it’s pretty cool, you’ve got the beach here, the restaurants, and then you have the weekends where you have a chance to visit an island and come back.

What was the most surprising thing you saw or did?
Observing surgeries was truly fascinating. The procedures offered a remarkable insight into medical science
Pros
  • Acquired valuable practical experience
  • Explored diverse facets of surgical procedures
  • The breathtaking beauty of the Greek islands
Cons
  • N/A
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Aiyappa
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Really fascinated by this program

Hello everyone, I am C.C. Aiyappa, I am doing my graduate studies in electronics and telecommunications. The name of my University is N.M.I.M.S. The reason I chose this internship is because it involved engineering and drones really fascinate me, the number of tasks they can achieve and the future potential as well. I believe drones can be used on how to reach places in situations and environments that it is not safe for humans to walk. That is collecting data on research basis and I think we will keep growing by using drones. In the beginning of my internship I was to familiarize myself with the types of drones. I realized how the underwater rov and air drones and other drones have similar structures, similar electronics that are being used. This is a small model that I have made, which is still in the making, that I use solid works to a model. I use different kinds of plastics for the parts.

In my free time, I really enjoyed exploring the city. I loved my evening walks next to the boat side. Exploring the city, walking by the boat side. I really enjoyed going in the evenings there, daily, actually. I always found people to play with there. In my experience,e the people here have been friendly. I have learned a lot of Greek. A lot about the Greek culture. It’s been really fun and safe. My living space has been safe as well. I’ve been enjoying myself and still do what I enjoy more.

So I never had any issues, but whenever I had any smaller problems, I was given a lot of individual attention by my mentors and my professors and I had a very comfortable stay.

What was your funniest moment?
A night in Thessaloniki's harbor was hilarious! Saw group of people just vibing, dancing their hearts out -pure chaotic good energy.
Pros
  • I received significant individual attention from my mentor
  • Comfortable accomodation
  • Explored the vibrant city of Thessaloniki
Cons
  • Nothing
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Brieanne
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Extremely glad for this internship

Hi, I am Brieanne from Canada, and I just finished a three-week dental internship at the Yoda O.D.C. Clinic in Athens, Greece. I previously graduated with two undergraduate bachelor's degrees, one in chemistry and one in my major. My University is Memorial University in Ontario. I am extremely glad that I decided to do this internship. I did it to get a chance to study abroad and experience the day-to-day life of a dentist before I begin to enter school. This has been an amazing experience; from the beginning, the coordinators have been extremely helpful, even before my arrival. All the information was provided even before I asked, and that made me feel comfortable and safe. The nurses and doctors here at Yoda were very helpful from the beginning. They felt more than happy to answer any questions that I had. It was especially interesting to watch the various procedures that I saw, because my dentist was actually a surgical specialist.

During this internship in Greece was just a bonus that the clinic is situated downtown, so I had the chance to explore the city. Do various tourist activities and then even get the chance to see some Greek islands. So, if there’s anyone considering doing this internship with Cerca Abroad, they offer a very wide range of things. I recommend it.

What was the most surprising thing you saw or did?
Witnessing the variety of intricate oral surgery procedures performed here was the most surprising aspect of my experience. Observing these advanced techniques firsthand has significantly broadened my understanding of surgical dentistry.
Pros
  • The program coordinators were exceptionally supportive and readily available, making the experience seamless
  • Gaining firsthand exposure to a diverse range of dental surgical procedures offered invaluable practical insights
  • The opportunity to explore the breathtaking Greek islands added an unforgettable cultural dimension to the program
Cons
  • N/A

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