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 gain a sense of independence and confidence that I didn't have before."
Emily Brown 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 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
"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
"more than I even know."
Nicolas K Berea College
"So much!! Definitely worthwhile! I gained cultural exposure, language proficiency skills, new friends and a family, and the ability to explore and be confident and independent."
A student Berea College
"I absolutely loved study abroad. It gave me some independence and agency. It was definitely worthwhile."
A student Berea College
"An opportunity to live independently for a period of time. So many opportunities to use Spanish. Finally, a perspective of another country."
A student Berea College
"I believe that my study abroad was very worthwhile. I learned about great deal about the culture of Cyprus and got to meet some wonderful people that I otherwise would have never met. I remain friends with most of the people that I met on my study abroad. "
Jessica G 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
"Language skills, friends, an international perspective. YES it was worth it."
Theo M Berea College
"European culture is very different from American culture. I would go back in a heartbeat. "
A student Berea College
"I learned to be more adventurous and take more chances "
Tanner D Berea College
"I learned so much about myself and what my priorities really are, because when you are away from some things you realize you actually can lived without them and it doesn't actually make that big a difference."
Molly R Berea College
"I learned how to be fully independent and explore a new culture, it was great!"
emilyyanko Berea College
"I had a much more enriching personal experience rather than academic experience. The experiences you encounter when travelling abroad are priceless. "
A student Berea College
"I learned about how there is more to the world than Appalachia, which was very reassuring. "
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 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
"Learned how to be comfortable being who I am. Changed my life. "
Fahim Baig 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
"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 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
"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
