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
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Christian Dennis Berea College
"I learned a lot about what I do and don't want to do with my life. It was definitely worthwhile."
Kerstin W Berea College
"As I said earlier, I do think I became a more flexible and more resilient traveler. I think I grew in terms of my ability to understand the elements of a new cultural context. In addition to stories, advice, and questions I gained from the semester, I also think i gained a greater respect and appreciation for what it means to tr..."
A student Berea College
"I learned to appreciate my surroundings here in America more and will never take for granted the English language. Also, yes. It was."
Rachel W Berea College
"I learned a lot about West African culture and how everything is not necessarily how it appears in American media. This trip was very worthwhile because I feel that I learned a lot about my culture and why society is the way that it is now."
Le'Shae D Berea College
"The people are all different and their reaction to our culture and habits are almost as funny as our reaction to theirs. Yes. "
Ebony A Berea College
"I learned a lot about the history of Mexico and how the ancient culture is integrated into modern society. "
Julia Roberts Berea College
"I learned how to become more independent and skills to add on to my major. It was worthwhile. "
A student Berea College
"I learned a lot about myself and Spanish culture, and my Spanish improved greatly. Definitely a worthwhile experience."
A student Berea College
"I feel I have a slightly better understanding of Japan, and some perspectives of other Asian cultures."
Daniel W Berea College
"I have grown a lot and learned so much during the experience. It was eye-opening and I enjoyed it a lot. Spain is a beautiful country with rich history and great culture. "
A student Berea College
"From my experience abroad I had to step out of my comfort zone and learn how to live in a completely new area. I also had to learn how to handle situations that were difficult by myself. Also I had to learn how to look at things from someone else's perspective and figure out how best to tutor English with a non-English speaking..."
A student Berea College
"I gained a greater degree of independence and got to learn about a new culture. It was definitely worth it!"
A student Berea College
"I gained more skill in the Japanese language. I would say it was very worthwhile."
Christopher H Berea College
"Gained cultural awareness and it was definitely worth it!"
cheyanna.johnson.3 Berea College
"I learned the influence that the United States holds over Central America; I learned that humans are incredibly strong in spirit; I learned that in our core, we are all looking for the same things in life; I learned that the world is beautiful and astounding and simple mornings in fresh air surrounded by trees will take your bre..."
A student Berea College
"It was very cool to experience another culture and get a feel for the different functionalities and perspectives of the locals on the world and their own lives."
Nick Fouch 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
"Yes, it was worthwhile. I learned a lot."
A student 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 alot about myself and the things i find important in life"
Michael Moorer Berea College
"Even if my spanish vocabulary didn't improve much, I have much more confidence. I think that's what I gained most. "
A student 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
"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
"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
