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
"Learned about another culture, their health system and so much more!"
A student Berea College
"I seriously improved my Chinese just by living in China for the fall semester. Not only was I more independent and creative getting around, I did so in Chinese. Many students speak English, but in almost all social interactions off campus, Chinese is the "Lingua Franca". It was worthwhile."
Jesse Paul Berea College
"I gained an understanding of culture, language, and my own independence."
A student Berea College
"I learned more about taking care of a group and also myself. "
Luke McLean Berea College
"Overall, I do not regret attending this program. It was not the extremely exciting and life-changing experience that some students report from study abroad experiences. It felt like a realistic experience. Ups and downs during and reflecting. "
Allyson Mollett Berea College
"I learned a lot about the people's culture and also how Moroccans live with outsider. My main focus was to learn who and what do Moroccans identify themselves as. I am so glad that my answer was fully answered by the end of the program"
A student Berea College
"It was worthwhile. I learned SO much about myself and the world. Most importantly i learned about where I fit into the world."
A student Berea College
"Definitely worthwhile. The simplest answer to what i learned/gained was that I can adjust to life/work in new situations and I can understand/speak more German than I could if I stayed in the U.S.A."
A student Berea College
"I learned a lot of history about Spain. I learned to do your research before heading to a place because you spend less money that way - I wish I would have learned that faster though. I learned to break out of my comfort zone and talk to people. It was definitely worthwhile."
A student Berea College
"The Spanish practice and experience was the most useful for me and that is what makes it worthwhile... however, I didn't use Spanish as much as I expected because I didn't interact with Spaniards as much as I thought I would"
A student Berea College
"I learned how to culturally adapt in uncomfortable situations"
A student Berea College
"I gained a lot of cultural experience. Peru was my first South American country. I also developed my professional and language skills."
A student Berea College
"I learned a lot about Spanish language and Mexican culture. "
Amy Clark Berea College
"I believe it was worthwhile because I feel it is important to have certain experiences at certain stages in life and after being a college student, I feel experiencing another country to be a good step"
A student Berea College
"I feel like I gained more independence and could live on my own. I gained some amazing friends through the process both International, local, and American. I learned how to take public transportation and I'm really proud of that."
Samantha Sise Berea College
"I learned that I can do a lot by myself. I learned to be more independent and that I am capable of being in a foreign country by myself. "
A student Berea College
"I have tremendously improved my language skills, fell in love with Europe and Bavaria in particular. "
Mariya Utkina Berea College
"I learned a lot about myself on the trip and it made me really consider how I wanted to live my life after the trip ended. "
A student Berea College
"I gained confidence in traveling alone and meeting lots of different people"
Olivia Rado Berea College
"it was worthwhile because I got a completely new perspective."
Clara Ruplinger Berea College
"Any travel is worth while especially internationally because you gain a new perspective of the world. "
holly h Berea College
"I learned a lot about the food in Paris and Munich. It was a great experience but it definitely could have been better and I feel like I did not get the best "bang for my buck.""
A student Berea College
"I learned a great deal about the world in general and about travel and interacting with others, as well as about the culture and art in Italy. "
A student Berea College
"how to be a real adult "
A student Berea College
"Make do with what you have. Maximize your resources to bring about good outcomes. It was worthwhile."
A student Berea College
