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 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
"I learned a lot about who Grace Callow is, how she functions in the world, and about various cultures. When I played volleyball, I got to be around people from different countries (Ukraine, the Jordan, Lithuania, Italy, Venezuela, Ecuador, Germany, and many more) so I got to hear many different, beautiful languages and learn abo..."
Grace Callow 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
"This experience taught me a lot about myself as a person and how to be more independent and confident on my own. Traveling around Europe enabled me to see and meet so many people who were different from my small town in Kentucky. I have made friends who will last a lifetime and I truly believe I am a better person after studying..."
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"I learned how to adapt and become adapted to several beautiful cultures! "
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"It's hard to encapsulate what I've learned in a few short lines. It was amazing."
Samantha A Blankenship 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
"I learned to be much more independent, to really take control of my own learning, and to loosen up about life and have a good time. It was SO worthwhile."
Noah Brown Berea College
"Going to Italy was an incredible experience. I saw things I had learned about in classes over the years in school and experienced places I had only dreamed of. I learned so much about the history of Italy and about the culture. This trip was beyond worthwhile."
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
"I learned a lot about Italian culture and got to finally see all of the artwork and historical sites I've learned about for so long! I wish I could take everyone I know on this trip! "
Kaylee Raymer Berea College
"it was definitely worthwhile. I learned a great deal about Italian culture and Greek and Roman mythology"
Keshia Guffey Berea College
"I absolutely loved study abroad. It gave me some independence and agency. It was definitely worthwhile."
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"I have a better representation of russian daily life "
julie jent Berea College
"I gain and reinforced many virtues. I learned to be more patient, I learned to not jump into conclusions before knowing more about something. I gained more confidence in my survival skills. I learned to be more humble and have sympathy with people. But above all, I learned to love a culture with its virtues and its flaws. "
Steffy Molina Berea College
"I learned to enjoy life to the fullest and always trust my abilities. It was definitely worthwhile. I feel a lot happier and confident now. "
Pamela Villafranca Berea College
"I really just learned how different and what seems to be, how isolated the United States really is. It's like we are the only ones to function like we do. Everyone else seems to understand leisure, except us."
Madison Hutchinson 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
"From my experience abroad I had to step out of my comfort zone and learn how to live in a completely new area. I also had to learn how to handle situations that were difficult by myself. Also I had to learn how to look at things from someone else's perspective and figure out how best to tutor English with a non-English speaking..."
A student Berea College
"I improved my Spanish, made some great friends, discovered Mexico through a new lens, visited wonderful sites, and learned to dance Salsa. It was worthwhile. "
Nicoleta Dvornicov Berea College
"I have tremendously improved my language skills, fell in love with Europe and Bavaria in particular. "
Mariya Utkina Berea College
"Learned how to be comfortable being who I am. Changed my life. "
Fahim Baig 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
"I gained confidence in traveling alone and meeting lots of different people"
Olivia Rado Berea College
"My experience abroad was definitely worthwhile. I think I learned a lot about myself and also about the world around me. I immersed myself in the art and culture of Florence and Italy and gained a greater knowledge and appreciation for its history, lifestyle and art. I loved being able to travel in Europe and experience things w..."
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