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 gained a new non-US centric way to look at the world. So much of my personal experience and media exposure has been from a US perspective. Going abroad for such a substantial amount of time (relatively) helped me to realize the variety of most people's experiences. It was incredibly worthwhile."
A student Berea College
"I learned how to adapt to foreign cultures and keep an open mind. It was certainly worthwhile."
Felicia F 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
"it was worthwhile. I learned about different cultures and how to interact with them in a professional setting."
Allie N 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
"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
"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
"Language skills, friends, an international perspective. YES it was worth it."
Theo M 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 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
"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
"more than I even know."
Nicolas K 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 gained an experience I will never forget. In a way, as a student, I get to be a more observant of these countries then the average tourist. I took photos and edited them and made art out of them, and I made illustrations of different locations, which really helped me to solidify them into my memories. I captured the essence of..."
Shaylee H Berea College
"European culture is very different from American culture. I would go back in a heartbeat. "
A student Berea College
"I learned more about myself than anything. It was definitely worthwhile."
A student 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 adapt to the British education system, such that I learned to teach myself. I also learned how to navigate London and appreciate all that British culture had to offer. I also learned a lot about myself while abroad and have obtain an desire to travel and explore more. I miss Kingston and London more than I th..."
A student Berea College
"Yes, It definitely was"
emmaleanne1994 Berea College
"It was definitely worthwhile. I learned about Japanese language and culture, business culture, and about myself."
A student Berea College
"Confidence in myself, an understanding of Norwegian culture and family norms, a bit of norwegian, and bits and peices of other cultures from international students. Yes absolutely worthwhile."
Caleb Coffey Berea College
"That I want to go back and learn and see more. "
A student Berea College
"The experience of another culture, not being able to fully read and understand labels, menus, and most ongoing conversations around me was beautiful, uncomfortable and exhilarating. "
A student Berea College
"I learned to be more adventurous and take more chances "
Tanner D Berea College
