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 a lot about my own capabilities and resourcefulness. I also learned how to be more assertive. Furthermore, I developed formidable traveling and travel-planning skills, figuring out transportation and lodging on a budget, as well as thinking quickly and adapting when all of my careful plans went out the window. Commun..."
A student Berea College
"I gained a more nuanced understanding of Africa and a new perspective on America. It was very much worthwhile"
Alison Y Berea College
"I absolutely loved study abroad. It gave me some independence and agency. It was definitely worthwhile."
A student Berea College
"I improved my language. I learned a lot about the country, the people and what's it like to live their lives"
Beza M Berea College
"It was definitely worhwhile. It was an amazinf experience. I loved interacting with locals and tracelling around New Zealand. I was able to improve my study habits as well as learned to be more outgoing ans adventurous. "
Aubree Zimmer Berea College
"It was worthwhile. It truly was. My heart will always have a place for Austria."
Jairen R Berea College
"I learned more about myself this semester than in the summation of my entire college experience. Studying abroad challenges you to be independent, confident, and hard-working, while at the same time providing you with opportunities to explore the world. I would go back to Galway anyday! The experience was absolutely worth all of..."
A student Berea College
"From the courses I took I gained a broad knowledge about the historical and social context pertaining to gender roles and religion and spirituality in Japan. I experienced first hand family relationships and gleaned much from living with a host family for a week. And as an American traveling to a different country I learned much..."
Noah Broomfield Berea College
"I gained several useful skills and definitely sharpened my navigating skills. This experience brightened my eyes as what the world has to hold and makes me want to travel even more!"
Savannah Osborne Berea College
"Learned how to be comfortable being who I am. Changed my life. "
Fahim Baig Berea College
"I gained a much more global perspective on life/humanity. I really appreciated seeing such a clean and beautiful city; it's something I'll never forget."
A student Berea College
"I learned a lot about Italian culture and got to finally see all of the artwork and historical sites I've learned about for so long! I wish I could take everyone I know on this trip! "
Kaylee Raymer Berea College
"My experience was definitely worthwhile. I feel as though studying in a foreign country and experiencing world cultures different from your own is an experience everyone should do."
A student Berea College
"I discovered what it was like to have relationship with a city. Galway is big enough to be interesting and alive and small enough to be friendly and intimate. I learned so much about myself, my ability to take care of myself with very little support. I learned about a culture and place that I thought I already knew something abo..."
A student Berea College
"It was worth it, it showed me a different perspective of the world."
Nestor Aviles Berea College
"I learned that I love traveling and that I want to go back to Australia and do more traveling. I learned the similarities and differences between the U.S. and Australia"
A student Berea College
"Wow. Okay, big question. I can't even begin describe how much I learned from my study abroad experience. I gained a lot of exposure to other countries/ cultures, traveled extensively, and performed well in new academic and social environments. I grew in courage and self-confidence. Now, I feel like I can travel just about anywhe..."
rachel.r.mauro Berea College
"I learned that there isn't some mystical magical veil over countries abroad. It's just another place like where we live with people like us. Yes, the culture and architecture is different, but it's also much older than ours and that is where the beauty lies for me. I was very grateful for this opportunity and would love to have ..."
A student Berea College
"it was worthwhile. I learned about different cultures and how to interact with them in a professional setting."
Allie N Berea College
"Yes, I confirmed to myself that I can live independently and calculate my budget in such a way, that there's enough food in the fridge and there's some money left for a weekend trip. "
Eugeniu P Berea College
"I gained an appreciation for other cultures and can not put into words how worth it this trip was. "
brianna.d.perry Berea College
"I learned how to adapt to foreign cultures and keep an open mind. It was certainly worthwhile."
Felicia F Berea College
"I gained a sense of independence, confidence, and new outlook on how to live my life. It was definitely worthwhile."
A student Berea College
"I learned how to be by myself for a long time. I learned how to get acquainted with a new place and make a lot of new friends. This experience was beyond worthwhile. "
Amy Brooks Berea College
"It was an eye opening experience.I learned a lot about the chines culture. It was worthwhile. "
Richard C Berea College
