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 that I can survive adulthood and make opportunities for myself where ever I may go in life. I made a life for myself and felt like such an adult in doing so. It was worth every penny. "
A student Berea College
"I gain a sense of independence and confidence that I didn't have before."
Emily Brown Berea College
"A better appreciation for European history. Yes"
A student Berea College
"I learned how to become more independent and skills to add on to my major. It was worthwhile. "
A student Berea College
"It was very cool to experience another culture and get a feel for the different functionalities and perspectives of the locals on the world and their own lives."
Nick Fouch Berea College
"One of the greatest skills I learned was how to travel and manage my own experience. I had so few field trips that I made sure to travel as much as I could, which forced me to plan ahead and budget, but also to jump on chances to go new places that weren't exactly planned for but were still worthwhile to see. With the ease of tr..."
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"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 learned about how there is more to the world than Appalachia, which was very reassuring. "
A student Berea College
"Definitely worthwhile. I learned that there is so much to learn and love in the differences between cultures and people. How could someone not want to spread their wings and see the world? I was so happy to be able to experience a part of the world that was so far from my own. I gained confidence in myself and some of the greate..."
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
"This program taught me as much about myself as it did about history. I learned that I am a lot more corageous than I give myself credit for. It was comepletely worth it. "
Seth M. Lewis 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 learned to put yourself out there more and to not take the opportunities I got for granted because it goes by quick. "
A student Berea College
"A new perspective on being your own person."
Court C Berea College
"So much about myself and others, my role and impact on the world. very worthwhile"
Emily Smith 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
"Yes it was worthwhile. I learned to become more outgoing and become friends with locals. I also learned more study skills while studying in a new country."
Aubree Zimmer 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
"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
"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
"Uhm....so many things. It was so worth it. "
A student 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
"Not only did I learn more of the Spanish language and their culture, but I also learned a lot about myself. Being away from your home and loved ones and living in a country where at first you don't know a single person can be so scary, but I can say that it taught me to get our of my comfort zone and to be more independent. I fe..."
Savannah Nunnery Berea College
"I learn German! It also took me out of my confort zone. It was a new experience to be in a place where I had no idea how anything workes."
Albert Artiles 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."
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