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 think I've come to a really neat understanding of just how vast history is. We viewed art, architecture, and ruins that date back millennia. It's incredible to see how young you are in comparison to some of that stuff. It was really eye-opening and humbling. I also found it very nice to escape from the US for awhile... I loved..."
A student Berea College
"history, friendship, a fun time. YES!"
A student Berea College
"I gained friendships and a stronger connection to my heritage -- something I am extremely grateful of."
A student Berea College
"I've learned from traveling abroad of the immense potential of growth that exposure to foreign environments offers on every level of one’s personality. My time traveling domestically and abroad has helped shape me into the sort of determined, inquisitive, and empathetic person that I have become. Rarely, with such experiences, a..."
Elijah Nicholson-Messmer Berea College
"I learned to enjoy life to the fullest and always trust my abilities. It was definitely worthwhile. I feel a lot happier and confident now. "
Pamela Villafranca Berea College
"DEFINITELY"
Anna P Berea College
"An improved understanding of Egyptian and Israeli culture. Yes it was definitely worth it"
A student Berea College
"I really just learned how different and what seems to be, how isolated the United States really is. It's like we are the only ones to function like we do. Everyone else seems to understand leisure, except us."
Madison Hutchinson Berea College
"I feel so much more confident in myself and my abilities now that I have been abroad. I didn't have anyone I was close to when I went, so i had to do a lot of things without the support of close friends or family. I wouldn't change that for anything."
Sophie Dunham Berea College
"I learned some tricks to living cheaply in Europe. I would do the same program again, but I don't think I need to go back to Spain again on my own. "
Lucas W Berea College
"I learned so much! I learned how to be an independent adult. I learned about navigation, first aid, and safety. As well as adventure and the nuances of different cultures."
A student Berea College
"This experience was totally worthwhile! I loved being abroad and seeing another part of the world. It was not all that I expected, which is part of the reason it was worthwhile. Every day was not rainbows and butterflies, but all the experiences made me grow as an independent adult. This abroad trip also reinforced my future pla..."
Matt J Berea College
"This program taught me as much about myself as it did about history. I learned that I am a lot more corageous than I give myself credit for. It was comepletely worth it. "
Seth M. Lewis Berea College
"Uhm....so many things. It was so worth it. "
A student Berea College
"I learned about temples, the language and a lot about myself. It was worth both my time and my money."
Bethany B Berea College
"This experience taught me a lot about myself as a person and how to be more independent and confident on my own. Traveling around Europe enabled me to see and meet so many people who were different from my small town in Kentucky. I have made friends who will last a lifetime and I truly believe I am a better person after studying..."
A student Berea College
"I have a better representation of russian daily life "
julie jent Berea College
"A new perspective on being your own person."
Court C Berea College
"I learned a lot about who Grace Callow is, how she functions in the world, and about various cultures. When I played volleyball, I got to be around people from different countries (Ukraine, the Jordan, Lithuania, Italy, Venezuela, Ecuador, Germany, and many more) so I got to hear many different, beautiful languages and learn abo..."
Grace Callow Berea College
"I gained a new sense of independence abroad and my Spanish improved immensely."
Alexis M Berea College
"Need to do more reading outside of class"
Yifei L Berea College
"-Language skills -Biology knowledge -New experiences"
A student Berea College
"I learned about a whole other culture and some French. It was most definitely worthwhile. "
A student Berea College
"I got to learn different country's approach to agriculture and experience a different culture. It was definitely worthwhile and I wish I didn't have to leave."
A student Berea College
"So much about myself and others, my role and impact on the world. very worthwhile"
Emily Smith Berea College
