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
"It was hardly worthwhile, was a nice visit but the program was so poorly put together."
A student Berea College
"I gained a lot of knowledge on traveling in a foreign country, Spanish, and Latin American culture "
David Behr Berea College
"I'm happy this was my last time being abroad with a college. Some moments were worthwhile."
Ricara Moorman Berea College
"I learned to be culturally aware and accepting. I learned to never get frustrated with foreigners just because they do not speak my language. "
A student Berea College
"I learned that I need a Christian community around me. Yes, that was worthwhile."
A student Berea College
"Yes and no. I learned things about myself and about the world and it has solidified some of my thoughts about future plans, etc. But it wasn't what I was expecting and it wasn't the fantasy I had always imagined."
Anna S Berea College
"I learned a lot from my experience and I do believe it was a worthwhile trip. I made friends and learned a lot about Korean culture. I got immersed in the language and went to places I had wanted to see for a long time. I struggled with personal issues that the program was not good at advising me with and because of that I had t..."
A student Berea College
"the highlight for me was the interest in the environment which Austrians show. "
Maria D Berea College
"I learned a lot about God and how I can depend on Him in all circumstances. I learned a lot about a different culture and another way of life. I also had a wonderful time working with children during my experience abroad and this made the experience very worthwhile."
A student Berea College
"I learned how to maintain your values while everyone around you is living a different way. (smoking weed on the beach and getting drunk) I learned how to listen to criticism and insults without letting them affect how I view myself (my host mother called me fat, stopped giving me fruit juice, and threatened to buy a scale if..."
Erin C Berea College
"It was worthwhile in that I learned how not to do a study abroad program and I learned a lot about myself, but the program is poorly set up."
A student Berea College
"A new language"
Caleb Gupton Berea College
"The slave trade. And slave history. The connections between Africans and African-Americans. "
A student Berea College
"Deeper understanding of myself, understanding of tidying abroad as a business, improved Spanish skills "
Simeon Huff Berea College
"To conversate with everyone "
A student Berea College
"how to be a real adult "
A student Berea College
"My spanish immersion and exposure to the workings of sustainability in Latin America was incredible. I gained so much experience and knowledge in a new region I had no priors. "
Sierra Massucco Berea College
"it was worthwhile because I got a completely new perspective."
Clara Ruplinger Berea College
"I learned a lot about international business and I even learned some Mandarin. I learned that China was not what I had expected but it was better than I thought it would be, I absolutely loved Shanghai and I really Love Beijing. "
Ebony A Berea College
"Not only did I learn more of the Spanish language and their culture, but I also learned a lot about myself. Being away from your home and loved ones and living in a country where at first you don't know a single person can be so scary, but I can say that it taught me to get our of my comfort zone and to be more independent. I fe..."
Savannah Nunnery Berea College
"It was, I learned many things but perhaps the most important was how much I enjoy my life, where I'm from and how important the people I love are to me. "
Lillian B Berea College
"I learned that a summer is not enough time to improve in fluency."
A student Berea College
"It was worthwhile, but I would do an internship, instead, if I had to do it all over again. I learned a lot about my independence and ability to accomplish things on my own and about how I handle potentially dangerous or ambiguous situations."
Cheyanna J Berea College
"I really enjoyed trying to speak a new language and the experience of living in a foreign city. However, I found it difficult to integrate into the local culture because of the way they treat women. I was very uncomfortable much of the time."
A student Berea College
"new perspectives more tolerance patience independence friendships networking international events and programs classes i couldn't take back at my homestay institution"
A student Berea College
