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
"Very worthwhile! I gained an appreciation for all the small things in life that I took for granted on a regular basis. "
Abby C Berea College
"I learned more Spanish, and met some amazing people. It was a life changing experience and I would recommend this to anyone. "
Tevin W Berea College
"I learned about a whole other culture and some French. It was most definitely worthwhile. "
A student Berea College
"Studying abroad in Greece was undoubtedly worthwhile. I gained knowledge and skills in the kitchen when it comes to Greek cuisine. I learned to pay close attention to every element of food- how it was planted or raised, who cared after it, who prepared it, why is it tradtion, and so on. Makes every meal that much more enjoyab..."
Amanda B Berea College
"Need to do more reading outside of class"
Yifei L Berea College
"Yes. I learned more about myself and I realized just how much is out there and I want to travel so bad!!! People are people no matter where you go and it's so great to meet them and see things from new perspectives. Get out there and do something!!"
Sarah R Berea College
"Oh, way too much to put here. But yes, it was definitely worthwhile. Extraordinarily challenging, entertaining, and educational (life-wise). "
Amanda B Berea College
"I learned some tricks to living cheaply in Europe. I would do the same program again, but I don't think I need to go back to Spain again on my own. "
Lucas W Berea College
"it was an experience that made me more aware of different cultures and educated me to become more accepting of others "
Dawa S Berea College
"I learned to be more independent. I thought I couldn't explore a huge foreign city by myself, but with map in hand and some knowledge of French (and prayer for safety), I knew I could conquer this place."
Joseph A Berea College
"Very worthwhile. Gained immense experience. "
A student Berea College
"I learned how to deal with culture shock and step outside of my comfort zone. It was definitely worthwhile!"
A student Berea College
"I got to learn different country's approach to agriculture and experience a different culture. It was definitely worthwhile and I wish I didn't have to leave."
A student Berea College
"It was so worthwhile! I gained a wider world view in (what I think) was the best way possible. Because Turkey is a modern secular nation with a past as an Islamic Empire, the evidence of both of these made for an extremely wonderful experience. It was the best of both worlds. I also got to interact with some of the friendliest a..."
A student Berea College
"There is too much to explain in a little box... I not only learned may things in the classroom, from the host family, and simply by observing the culture."
A student Berea College
"history, friendship, a fun time. YES!"
A student Berea College
"I gained agricultural knowledge"
jessica.roberge.39 Berea College
"SO worthwhile. I learned the most about myself and how to relate, open-heartedly, with people. "
A student Berea College
"I learned much about how my culture is similar/different from Italian culture. It was definitely worthwhile and I was able to be more well-rounded."
A student Berea College
"I learned a lot about French Culture and about myself as well."
Jacob B Berea College
"I gained some self awareness and learned things about me that I never would have known. Being African American and going to Africa to see where my people were taken from was a breath-taking experience, something I will never forget. Being in Africa even for that short amount of time brought about humility, love, and patience tha..."
A student Berea College
"I learned so much. My french got better, and I learned in school, but I learned so much about myself and how to navigate being a person in the world in a way that I want to. It was such a transformative, beautiful experience that I will hold in my heart all my life. "
Makayla Day Berea College
"It was totally worthwhile. I learned that I am a direct speaker, that I am a capable person, that children (and therefore people) are all human and have the same basic drives and needs, and that the ocean is more vast than I have ever imagined. "
Shady C Berea College
"I learned that the world is not so large as I once thought, and it was the most worthwhile thing that I have ever done. I can scarcely describe the joy that I felt meandering around the streets of Paris, taking in the splendor of the city."
brittany.mathis.14 Berea College
"I learned that different cultures do things in various ways. The way that we do something doesn't mean it is the right way. It was very worthwhile for me."
Amanda L Berea College
