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
"Traveling to another country is really doable and worthwile for expanding my perspective on life."
A student Berea College
"I gained friends and new perspective on health issues. It was well worth it because after that experience I have decided to pursue public health for Masters and to work in rural areas."
Gladys K Berea College
"I gained independence through solo traveling and learned how to travel, live and experience new cultures with others. It was more than worthwhile, it was necessary."
sarah C Berea College
"personal growth but not enough about the country"
karla.s.robinson.5 Berea College
"Ticos are AMAZING, beautiful people! 100% worthwhile."
A student Berea College
"I just learned not to place all my learning and growth within the rigid lines of academia. There's so much to learn from conversations with people on the street. Wisdom comes from experience and experience comes from living and seeing and breathing and struggling and fighting, all of which anyone can have. So take advantage of t..."
A student Berea College
"I have a wonderful memory from my experience and it was definitively worth a while and more!"
Ivan D Berea College
"I learned much about how my culture is similar/different from Italian culture. It was definitely worthwhile and I was able to be more well-rounded."
A student Berea College
"I gained a cultural outlook, and understanding that I could have never received staying at home."
A student Berea College
"It has really thought me to chill, like relax, take some time for yourself, do something that you want to do, not what everyone expects from you. You don't have to be that society expectation anymore."
Madison Hutchinson Berea College
"Looking back, I should have spent more time paging through books or hitting the stacks. Although I didn’t make the dean’s list or honor roll, I would say that studying abroad is the best place I’ve ever taken my academic career, but largely for extracurricular reasons. The freest schedule that I’ve ever had coupled with the m..."
Victoria E Berea College
"it was an experience that made me more aware of different cultures and educated me to become more accepting of others "
Dawa S Berea College
"One of the most important things i learned and gained from this experience is knowing my future career. This trip allowed me to see what I am truly passionate about. "
A student Berea College
"I learned that different cultures do things in various ways. The way that we do something doesn't mean it is the right way. It was very worthwhile for me."
Amanda L Berea College
"I learned how to adapt and become adapted to several beautiful cultures! "
A student Berea College
"My study abroad experience allowed me to learn how to be on my own in a new environment. I was able to take responsibility in myself that I was never really able to before. Not only that, but I was able to experience a new culture while I was at it and see a different way of living. It was amazing. "
Guinevere Beirne Berea College
"I learned to be much more independent, to really take control of my own learning, and to loosen up about life and have a good time. It was SO worthwhile."
Noah Brown Berea College
"A few friends both American and German, use of language, history and an awesome time"
aaron.skutt Berea College
"I learned so much about the Italian culture. Everything about the program was worthwhile. Not only did I learn so much about Italy and its people, but I also learned so much about myself. I loved going by myself and not knowing anyone before I went. I know that some people are very nervous to do that, but it was the best decisio..."
Betsy C Berea College
"I learned to be more independent than I already was as well as how to plan my own trip abroad in the future. "
A student Berea College
"I learned how to be a bit more patient. Waiting for the buses were so annoying at first, but overall it taught me that I should maybe calm down and be patient. "
Kionna McCain Berea College
"I learned a lot about Irish history that most Americans would not know about and how that affected the people. And I saw how the Irish nation's growth affected Theatre as an art form reflecting of specific times. I gained new insights through my international house mates and Irish classmates that has positively expanded my under..."
A student Berea College
"Language"
Matthew Berea College
"I have learned that even though cultural norms may be different here and there, people will always just be humans. I never truly understood this until I felt it while abroad."
Cheyenne Haynes Berea College
"I learned a lot about the history of America during the Spanish Civil War."
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