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
"The European lifestyle is also much more relaxed and life-focused, rather than job-focused in the US. Transportation is substantially easier because of the abundance of metro and tram lines in so many places. Overall, life in Europe seems more enjoyable and cheap compared to the US. "
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
"Since coming back from Greece, I am not the same person. It's not as though I left a boy and came back a man, but I grew up in many ways. Although the courses were not rigorous, I never stopped learning during my three months at Paros. In the classroom I was stimulated; I was passionate about the content because I had a say in w..."
Matthew Sadler Berea College
"It was most definitely worth while. I gained a new sense of self confidence, and was really able to learn who I was as a person and gain a new respect for not only myself and for other people as well."
Amber Follin Berea College
"It was worth it, it showed me a different perspective of the world."
Nestor Aviles Berea College
"I learned, most importantly, that I can go alone to a major city and just walk and be by myself. I discovered more about myself in those three weeks than all of my other US based vacations combined. I would recommend it as it was very worthwhile. "
A student 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 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
"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
"Learned how to be comfortable being who I am. Changed my life. "
Fahim Baig Berea College
"I learned how to navigate myself through a large city. I was definitely worth it. "
Casey P Berea College
"It was worth all the time and effort I put into completing the requirements to go. I want to go back to keep learning Japanese. I can never replace the memories that I made. "
Dylan Usher Berea College
"I learned how to appreciate other languages."
A student 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
"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
"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 learned how to adjust to a new city by navigating the maps myself. Yes, it was worthwhile."
A student Berea College
"I learned more about myself and how the world is viewed differently from other countries perspectives. I gained more knowledge about how the European countries work. This was a great experience and I met wonderful people. "
Torian L Berea College
"I gaineda passion for international travel, I am a addict! All I want to do is see, see, see and experience new and exciting places!!!"
Nicholas C Berea College
"I gain a sense of independence and confidence that I didn't have before."
Emily Brown Berea College
"I learned about how there is more to the world than Appalachia, which was very reassuring. "
A student Berea College
"I gained a better understanding of a different culture. Yes, it was worthwhile."
jeritta.gilbert Berea College
"I learned a great deal of German, which was my main reason for going on the trip. I also gained a ton of memories with a bunch of wonderful people, that I hopefully will never forget. It was very worthwhile."
A student Berea College
"As my first time being abroad, it was an incredible experience. Being able to learn about a whole other culture and then through that learn about my own. Classes about pop culture, religion, language, and even the Japanese koto and music were all incredibly interesting and I learned a lot. I also experienced all kinds of new foo..."
A student Berea College
"I gained confidence, knowledge, and a desire to see more of the world. "
A student Berea College
