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 myself and Spanish culture, and my Spanish improved greatly. Definitely a worthwhile experience."
A student Berea College
"I learned a lot about West African culture and how everything is not necessarily how it appears in American media. This trip was very worthwhile because I feel that I learned a lot about my culture and why society is the way that it is now."
Le'Shae D Berea College
"This was one of the best experiences of my life! "
Courtney M Berea College
"I became more outgoing and more willing to meet new people which is something that I had always struggles with before."
Kamryn Mason Berea College
"It was worthwhile. I did this program not knowing a single other person who would be going, and it made me much more confident and independent."
Abby B Berea College
"I learned to live and budget in another country well and every moment was worthwhile."
A student Berea College
"I learned a lot about myself. I actually missed home and valued my family more. I was so taken aback by all the beauty and in awe by constant art. I feel like this trip was extremely worthwhile to me and I am now wanting to travel more!"
A student Berea College
"How to deal with people with different culture"
Kate N Berea College
"i learned about the content of my class but also italian culture as a whole."
carmellia Berea College
"To go abroad with a good friend that has similar interests. Yes"
A student Berea College
"I learned a lot about French history and French culture. I also learned about the architecture. Overall it was definitely worthwhile."
Josiah T Berea College
"I gained a new outlook on my own culture while at the same time adopting some thing from a new one. I have learned to appreciate certain things and miss others that I have just discovered. If I could go back right now, I would. "
Alycia W Berea College
"The program what I would consider "intense" in energy required, but it was worth it for me. I was looking for an opportunity to see Central Asia for myself and that's what I got (the external travel involved in the program was excellent). I also really wanted to maximize my opportunity to gain skill in Russian and that really ..."
Cassie W Berea College
"The importance of Mozart. The importance of exploring an unknown area. It was extremely worthwhile. "
Emily F Berea College
"I believe I gained a lot of knowledge about a completely different culture. I improved my French language skills. I expanded my dietary limits. I made new friends. It was definitely worthwhile!"
Francisco Atila S Berea College
"At the lab, I learned basic clinical screening for common tropical diseases like malaria, typhoid, sickle and other diseases. I was also able to collect blood samples from patients, determine blood group and a lot more"
A student Berea College
"History is written by the winners. "
A student Berea College
"Of course it was worth while, but I can't generalize the entire experience."
A student Berea College
"I learned much more than I expected. I loved the area and the people so much I am going back for a completely different reason this summer. I loved my experience but I know that its not the only experience I want to have. For me, this was the preparation experience. Now I'm going back to have my own adventure :)"
Carol B Berea College
"Customs is very annoying in America and America is overly paranoid to the point of being ridiculous. "
Earlene S Berea College
"I gained new insight. I was semi-ethnocentric when I arrived, but after while I began to adopt those same ways of being. I learned that every situation you walk into came sometimes be uncomfortable, but it is ultimately up to you to make the best of it."
LENAYA L Berea College
"My Spanish language skills improved dramatically. Being immersed in the culture forced me to learn the language, which was hard but rewarding. You also learn so much about yourself when you are in a foreign setting, one that is not comfortable to you. Studying in Segovia was so worthwhile. The city is beautiful, the travel was e..."
A student Berea College
"I gained more skill in the Japanese language. I would say it was very worthwhile."
Christopher H Berea College
"Gained cultural awareness and it was definitely worth it!"
cheyanna.johnson.3 Berea College
"I have grown a lot and learned so much during the experience. It was eye-opening and I enjoyed it a lot. Spain is a beautiful country with rich history and great culture. "
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