Berea College
University Information
Berea College is a liberal arts work college in Berea, Kentucky, U.S.A., founded in 1855.
Important Dates and Deadlines
Application deadlines:
- 15 September: Berea Term Abroad (Spring)
- 1 October: Berea International Summer Term
- 15 February: Berea Term Abroad (Fall) and Summer Abroad
"I learned to be okay if plans fell through, and that it was okay if my Spanish wasn't perfect. I could still make do and learn to be patient. "
jessiepiepie Berea College
"I gained a deeper understanding not only of other cultures, but of my own as well. It taught me that I do not want to live in America all my life. I want to travel and live abroad for at least a little while. This expirence opened my eyes to the world. It was one of the most worthwhile things I've done in my life."
A student Berea College
"I learned that I love to travel, especially out of the country. The experience was definitely worth it!"
Kerron L Berea College
"it was very worthwhile. I was really interested in interrupting some common misconceptions and obsolete thinking about African countries and I think I did that. I also got to see how much of a privilege it is to have an American passport. I think I really needed to have this experience to make choices about my career and life in..."
Katherine Murphy Berea College
"It was worthwhile. I learned a lot about myself and what I would like to do for my future just by experiencing a different culture. It opened my eyes to the differences and problems in our current world. "
Kyleah Parr Berea College
"It was so worthwhile. There is something about being abroad and seeing a culture and religion in person that you can't learn from books. The experience also helped me to mature a great deal as I had to face new challenges and overcome obstacles. "
A student Berea College
"i learned that not every culture is the same and it was worthwhile"
Phrenck J Berea College
"learned about another culture and way of life, the value of social life over business life"
jeanette.gingerich Berea College
"I learned that there are so many different people and cultures in the world, and that traveling is something that I would like to pursue in the future. It was definitely a worthwhile experience. "
A student Berea College
"Learned more about the relationship with the U.S. and Cuba"
Ugo Onwuka Berea College
"Oh gosh it was so worthwhile. I gained new perspective on my own country, and others."
Emily Grace S Berea College
"I gained some self awareness and learned things about me that I never would have known. Being African American and going to Africa to see where my people were taken from was a breath-taking experience, something I will never forget. Being in Africa even for that short amount of time brought about humility, love, and patience tha..."
A student Berea College
"I learned a great deal about myself and my own abilities. The independence was invigorating, and every day was a learning experience. I messed up a few times, but I was always able to recover quickly and adapt. I would do it all over again, if I could. Can I? Is that an option?"
Brittany S Berea College
"I gained experience abroad that challenged me to get out of my comfort zone. I learned that I am capable of traveling afar and can be more confident than I thought. "
Brianna Halliwell Berea College
"Learned about Korean culture. Yes"
A student Berea College
"It was so worthwhile! I gained language and travelling experience--- now I have a lot more confidence in myself and in others as well."
Katherine S Berea College
"It changed my life. Despite the struggles in receiving my grant in time, I have lessons that only time in my lovely Chile could have given me. "
voisinage Berea College
"SO worthwhile. I learned the most about myself and how to relate, open-heartedly, with people. "
A student Berea College
"Culture, yes worthwhile."
rachel.v.barber Berea College
"I learned how to be academically disciplined and how to balance social and academic life."
A student Berea College
"I learned that my adaptability skills are very good. I can easily adjust to a culture and learn the common phrases that used for mealtimes, entering and exiting rooms, introducing myself to others, and more. Unfortunately, removing myself from the new cultural nuances was a problem. I absolutely enjoyed it and it motivates me to..."
Tiara W Berea College
"I have learned that Paris is, indeed, a real place, with a cultural background worthy of appreciation and study to last years."
Chloe F Berea College
"It was totally worthwhile. I learned that I am a direct speaker, that I am a capable person, that children (and therefore people) are all human and have the same basic drives and needs, and that the ocean is more vast than I have ever imagined. "
Shady C Berea College
"I learned a whole lot about how others experience our amazing world. It is worthwhile to see the world from someone else's perspective so that we can make better decisions for ourselves and others."
Joseph M Berea College
"Table manners."
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