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 alot about myself and the things i find important in life"
Michael Moorer Berea College
"At the lab, I learned basic clinical screening for common tropical diseases like malaria, typhoid, sickle and other diseases. I was also able to collect blood samples from patients, determine blood group and a lot more"
A student 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
"It was absolutely worth it. I learned more about the ever-important skill of balancing academics with "normal life". It was a challenge to manage time in academics and play/travel/exploring. There are little things I would do differently, but I would do it again in a heart beat. "
Justin J Berea College
"it was very worthwhile. "
Alex D Berea College
"The importance of Mozart. The importance of exploring an unknown area. It was extremely worthwhile. "
Emily F Berea College
"Yes it was worthwhile. I learned to become more outgoing and become friends with locals. I also learned more study skills while studying in a new country."
Aubree Zimmer 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 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
"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
"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
"Discovering how it's like to be by yourself in a foreign country."
Lorenz E Berea College
"The program what I would consider "intense" in energy required, but it was worth it for me. I was looking for an opportunity to see Central Asia for myself and that's what I got (the external travel involved in the program was excellent). I also really wanted to maximize my opportunity to gain skill in Russian and that really ..."
Cassie W Berea College
"Among other cultural differences, I have witnessed a very different medical system while France. This is interesting information to bring back t the US. The treatment of food and drink it also quite different. But the thing I most cherish, was the opportunity to be a foreigner and to learn a new language: it is like being given ..."
Emily Newton 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
"The things I learned about Japanese culture in class, I actually got to see in real life. I learned so much about Japan, and also my view of the world has increased and changed drastically. I now know how another people live and it really gives me ideas on what we can improve back home. It was the most worthwhile thing I have ev..."
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
"Mostly I learned patience. There are a lot of frustrating things about being in a new country for the first time. But it was definitely worthwhile."
A student 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 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 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 made some fantastic friends, and with them I got to experience a bit of British culture -- or British uni culture, at least. Also, experiencing a different academic system, one in which I was able to focus more specifically on my chosen field of study, was beneficial. Winchester is a charming, historic, safe, small city with a..."
Caroline H Berea College
"It was definitely worthwhile. I was able to gain new ideas about the world from talking to people who grew up in another country."
Melanie Andrews 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
"I learned so much abroad and just became a more outgoing person. It was completely worthwhile and I feel that I improved my writing."
Lindsey H Berea College
