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 have tremendously improved my language skills, fell in love with Europe and Bavaria in particular. "
Mariya Utkina Berea College
"It was an amazing experience and I learned so much about the cultures of the countries and I am able to make my own choices and assumptions now that are actually educated."
A student Berea College
"I gained friends and a new found love for Japan that I'd never experienced before, and a family on the other side of the pacific."
A student Berea College
"I gained an understanding of culture, language, and my own independence."
A student Berea College
"I believe it was worthwhile because I feel it is important to have certain experiences at certain stages in life and after being a college student, I feel experiencing another country to be a good step"
A student Berea College
"yes, very! I definitely improved with my language and speaking skills!"
Hannah F Berea College
"I have been abroad before so I was comfortable traveling to another country, but this was my first time to this country and I enjoyed my time there more than I expected. I know I will be back again, either to live or just visit."
Kayla Santos Berea College
"I learned that other places are just other places. Sure it is a wonderful thing to travel and see things, but also be aware that those people are people just like you and places just like this. Be humbled."
Jessica Foster Berea College
"I learned how to be confident with my ability to travel. I learned independence and how to communicate with strangers very different from myself. "
A student Berea College
"Understanding how other cultures that are on the extreme opposite end of the spectrum from the culture I am from live and function. I believe that I am a more well rounded individual because of my experience and that makes it all worthwhile "
Layne Sinkhorn Berea College
"Life is about who you know, not what you know. The connections I made in the city have proven that time and time again. The relationships we built made my time in London worth every second."
Joseph N Berea College
"Was wonderful. Got to learn a lot about Islam. "
Dylan H Berea College
"Yes - (Will write more later before submitting)"
Ruth W Berea College
"A better understanding of Japanes culture, commonalities of people globally, and my own reactions to a "bigger" world. Absolutly."
Kate D Berea College
"I probably couldnt list all of the things that I have learned, but I would say I am a changed person and have grown so much. It was worthwhile"
Kierra Berea College
"I learned about travel. Such as who to travel with, and how my personality fits with others. "
A student Berea College
"Learned how different other education structures are and was able to finally experience what it felt like to live in another country. And it was definitely worthwhile. "
Charis E. Dowell Berea College
"Though I could have chose a program closer related to my interests, the program provided a very holistic experience by offering excursion experience but leaving the rest to the student to discover."
Matthew C Berea College
"I learned a lot about different cultures and ways of living that i think will help me view the world in a different and more meaningful way"
A student Berea College
"This was one of the best experiences of my life! "
Courtney M Berea College
"I gained new insight. I was semi-ethnocentric when I arrived, but after while I began to adopt those same ways of being. I learned that every situation you walk into came sometimes be uncomfortable, but it is ultimately up to you to make the best of it."
LENAYA L Berea College
"I learned much more than I expected. I loved the area and the people so much I am going back for a completely different reason this summer. I loved my experience but I know that its not the only experience I want to have. For me, this was the preparation experience. Now I'm going back to have my own adventure :)"
Carol B Berea College
"Customs is very annoying in America and America is overly paranoid to the point of being ridiculous. "
Earlene S Berea College
"I learned that nothing is as it seems. Western culture loves to portray India as just a poor country that is dirty and overpopulated. But the people of India are just trying to live and be happy just like we are. We take so much for granted in America, I appreciate the little things so much more."
Bria Williams Berea College
"I believe I gained a lot of knowledge about a completely different culture. I improved my French language skills. I expanded my dietary limits. I made new friends. It was definitely worthwhile!"
Francisco Atila S Berea College
