I only just finished the first half of the video but I want to thank you so much for making this. I'm extremely interested in going to Berea and I haven't been able to find cons on it until I searched youtube and found you. I only kept hearing how good Berea was and felt kinda uneasy not being able to hear the downsides. This doesn't damper me wanting to go in the slightest and I feel much better being able to hear all sides of Berea. Thank you again for being honest in the downsides of Berea and happy graduation!
Ah I'm so glad my video helped you! Yes I try to be completely honest and transparent in all of my videos for that exact reason. It's super important to see both sides of anything!
I went to Berea initially before transferring back closer to home. The swim test is something the Berea started doing forever ago because they realized that a vast majority of their student body had minimal swim experience and therefore at higher risk for drowning. They initiated the swim test to gage experience and then promote learning to swim for those who did not know.
Wow! I wish I had known about Berea when I was in college. I went to a college in SW MO called College of the Ozarks. It also has a work program - 15 hours a week unpaid. We also had to work one 40 hour week per semester during a holiday break, like Thanksgiving or Spring break. Room & board want included, so I worked during the summer to cover the cost. If students wanted money, they had to get a 2nd job on top of the 15 hrs, which is a lot for full-time college students. If you worked at the restaurant, you could keep your tips, which is what I did, but it was the only paying position on campus. It was also very conservative Christian, so opposite genders were only allowed on the dorms once per semester for Open House; otherwise, it was forbidden. Only about 10% of students were racial diverse. You had to go to 15 chapels or convocations per semester. Being LGBTQ+ was completely forbidden. One of my friends was caught leaving a gay bar 3 weeks before graduation & was expelled. They didn’t let any of his credits transfer except for a few Christian theology courses they require. His family spent $30,000 taking the school to court & a conservative Christian judge sided with the school, so he had to start all over. I didn’t even realize I’m queer until after I graduated because I wasn’t free to explore who I am without fear of discrimination or getting expelled. If students are caught having sex or drinking, they’d get kicked out. Berea doesn’t sound nearly as strict. From the website, it looks like students must take religion courses, but they don’t have to be Christian to attend. For my school, it was an absolute requirement. We also had to take a swim test or a swim class. I think colleges worry about kids drowning & don’t want to be held liable. Overall, if any students are trying to choose between Berea or College of the Ozarks, Berea sounds way better.
I’m sorry I’m seeing this so late! That is so traumatic and horrible for you friend 🥺 I’m sorry to hear that, that’s not right. Berea is definitely not as strict, and I’m sorry you had to go through all of that!
Fun fact for international students...you might get taxed (on your job income at Berea) around 400 usd (yearly) or you may not be taxed...depends on ur country and the US, if they both have an agreement not to tax. Ok it's not funny
if you don’t pass, they put you in a class where you will learn lol! no worries :) and ahh thank you so much for the sweet words and support, girl! 💛 i hope i get to make some more videos soon!!
@@JaceyBrady Of course darling! You were the first person whose videos i watched abt Berea here on ytb, and made me really interested in going there, u deserve all the support! Goodluck with graduation and senior year, i really hope we will get to see each other when i get there fall semester 2022. Btw can I suggest a video ? An update with your international student friend (egyptian i believe?) To cover old questions with his new perspective + how was his Berea College experience, the no-tuition promise for international students ? Hope to see u again soon ❤
Hi. I Just scaled through the first admission review process. I hope I get in, I'm kinda worried about the swimming classes. Do you choose when to take them or is it a general thing everyone does at once?
Hey! Don't be worried :) if you fail your swim test (I believe you will get an email saying when you have it; you will do it with just a few people at a time), you will be put into a class after that will help you learn!
Thank you for the well-balanced pros and cons. Couple questions if you've the time: 1) How tolerant do you feel the Berea administration/faculty and student body is of non-Christians? 2) Are freshman required to live on campus?
Sorry for just seeing this! Berea is absolutely fine with other religions, but you will be required to take a Christian theology class eventually (called GSTR 310). At the time I wasn’t necessarily Christian, so I viewed it more as a historical learning experience. Freshman are required to live on campus! :)
Ssshhiitt, swim test really? I can't swim, and whether the swim class is must to open the clothes or is that can be use the clothes while swim class? Cause I have stretch mark on my body, I feel shy when other people see For real
You could absolutely wear clothes or whatever you feel most comfortable in during the swim test! If you don't pass, they will put you in a swim class so you will learn- and honestly, you have to take 2 Health and Human Performance courses, anyway, so that knocks out one of them!! :)
This is my first time to watch your video. Very interesting Will you please tell Us your experience and how did applied and get easy admitted to the college are you smart as I have been told in order to be admitted you must get higher score.
Sorry for the late reply! I’m not for sure the requirements to get accepted now because so much changed with Covid… I do know that while test scores matter, what you believe and the things you’ve persevered through matter more to Berea admissions! They want students who have been through things and came out stronger on the other side. Students who will persevere through Berea’s tough curriculum! ♥️ I hope this helps! :)
Being vegan and gluten-free due to actual sensitivities I'm worried I won't be able to at least have the money to buy what I need online or drive into town to get stuff. Also, how accepting are they of LGBTQIA+ people? I'm totally open-minded and want to be a philosophy teacher. I want to get my PhD in Philosophy eventually with a minor in classics and due to the later interest, and a general love for liberal arts-based education, I've come to happily accept that the areas tend to be religiously based. I used to be Christian and still believe similar things just not aligned with the church or any faith. That being said, I'm just worried that no matter how accepting I am of them, they might not be so, “God has made of one blood all the peoples of the earth" with me in person. I don't even need people to be accepting of me if they find out about my identity, but I just need to know the students are respectful and won't hurt me or bully me. I fear the swimming thing too, due to my top surgery scars. I could wear a tee but idk if that'd draw more attention. Also, I might be dyslexic, did you hear of any services or help they offer for those sorts of assistance?
Hi! Welp.. i think im to late, but yet i have a question.. im not from US. And in the next year im going to apply for Berea. And, as a student from another country.. is it real? I kniw that there are like, 6 places for international students but have you met any? And if yes.. how much of a genios are they? Im not prodigy, just a very enthusiastic person who has a dream / who wants to have a chance to study in a country which i see as a place where (i hope) i will live and work in some maybe not so nearest future thanks in advance
The amount of international students at Berea is actually really high. From what I remember after taking the tour, international students make up around 5-10% of the student body. I don't know if this applies to where you're from, but Berea wants students to have a GPA of about a 3.5 or higher and an ACT score around 20-30. I'm not a student but I have done a lot of reading on Berea. Hope this helps!
Sorry I’m just seeing this! So so many of my friends were international- Brazil, Egypt, Coasta Rica, Pakistan, Mauritania, Laos, Vietnam, and Japan are just a few of the places where my friends were from. There’s definitely a community of international students! I hope you apply! :)
This was so helpful. Please can u me a little bit about life as a mom over there that’s if u have any idea. I’ll be going there this 2022 with my few months old baby. I’m curious on how things will look like. Pls any help ?
hey! so there is something called "eco-village" were non-trads can live during their time at Berea. i'm sure you've already reached and and talked to the college about it, but if not, you should! there's also a daycare close by that I believe is accepting babies if that's any help. :) if you just talk to your professors about your situation, majority are super understanding and considerate! i even know of professors that have let moms/dads bring their babies to class every once in awhile because of unexpected cancellations with babysitters. overall, i would say if you just communicate with staff and your professors, you will be supported.
@@JaceyBrady thank you so much . I’m yet to speak with my admission counselor but I’ll soon. This was really helpful. I had some of these information though my fear is how I’m going to cope hahahha. I just wan to believe if there’re other moms there like me, then I too can make it. I do appreciate your time and sacrifice
Hey! It honestly depends, but since you would have a job at Berea, you would make a little money to live off of! Tuition is free, and depending on your EFC/FAFSA, your housing can also be covered! Mine was!! :)
@@shailuschoice4820 hi girl!! berea requires you to know how to swim before you graduate, but if you don’t know how, they will just put you in a swim class to teach you! 😊 so it’s up to you if you want to learn before or while you’re there!
I don't understand not being able to have a car as a freshman or not have a second job. i didn't get the con of having to dress for cold and seeing people you know?
I also don’t understand it haha! And my seeing people you know, I mean even those days where you kind of just want to blend in and not talk to anyone, you’re ALWAYS going to run into someone! Which might make you happy if you’re extroverted, but I know as an introvert it can be exhausting! 😊
They just assign you to classes you have to take regardless of your major (ex. language, history, etc.) If you put down your preferred major though, they might put you in a class for that! I said I wanted to be a pre-vet major coming in, so they put me in animal science. After dissecting 6 chickens, I decided that major wasn’t for me. 😂 So it showed me early I didn’t want to do that!
When I applied, I just had to talk to my admissions counselor. He asked a few questions about what I want to do there, what your gpa is, how high school was, how did you cope with online school/ covid.
I only just finished the first half of the video but I want to thank you so much for making this. I'm extremely interested in going to Berea and I haven't been able to find cons on it until I searched youtube and found you. I only kept hearing how good Berea was and felt kinda uneasy not being able to hear the downsides. This doesn't damper me wanting to go in the slightest and I feel much better being able to hear all sides of Berea. Thank you again for being honest in the downsides of Berea and happy graduation!
Ah I'm so glad my video helped you! Yes I try to be completely honest and transparent in all of my videos for that exact reason. It's super important to see both sides of anything!
I went to Berea initially before transferring back closer to home. The swim test is something the Berea started doing forever ago because they realized that a vast majority of their student body had minimal swim experience and therefore at higher risk for drowning. They initiated the swim test to gage experience and then promote learning to swim for those who did not know.
Yes
Wow! I wish I had known about Berea when I was in college. I went to a college in SW MO called College of the Ozarks. It also has a work program - 15 hours a week unpaid. We also had to work one 40 hour week per semester during a holiday break, like Thanksgiving or Spring break. Room & board want included, so I worked during the summer to cover the cost.
If students wanted money, they had to get a 2nd job on top of the 15 hrs, which is a lot for full-time college students. If you worked at the restaurant, you could keep your tips, which is what I did, but it was the only paying position on campus. It was also very conservative Christian, so opposite genders were only allowed on the dorms once per semester for Open House; otherwise, it was forbidden. Only about 10% of students were racial diverse. You had to go to 15 chapels or convocations per semester. Being LGBTQ+ was completely forbidden. One of my friends was caught leaving a gay bar 3 weeks before graduation & was expelled. They didn’t let any of his credits transfer except for a few Christian theology courses they require. His family spent $30,000 taking the school to court & a conservative Christian judge sided with the school, so he had to start all over. I didn’t even realize I’m queer until after I graduated because I wasn’t free to explore who I am without fear of discrimination or getting expelled. If students are caught having sex or drinking, they’d get kicked out. Berea doesn’t sound nearly as strict. From the website, it looks like students must take religion courses, but they don’t have to be Christian to attend. For my school, it was an absolute requirement.
We also had to take a swim test or a swim class. I think colleges worry about kids drowning & don’t want to be held liable. Overall, if any students are trying to choose between Berea or College of the Ozarks, Berea sounds way better.
I’m sorry I’m seeing this so late! That is so traumatic and horrible for you friend 🥺 I’m sorry to hear that, that’s not right.
Berea is definitely not as strict, and I’m sorry you had to go through all of that!
this was a super helpful video thank you so much!! you should also consider doing a dorm room tour!
that's a great idea! thank you for the suggestion! :)
the dorm tour is coming tomorrow! ;)
Fun fact for international students...you might get taxed (on your job income at Berea) around 400 usd (yearly) or you may not be taxed...depends on ur country and the US, if they both have an agreement not to tax.
Ok it's not funny
ugh :( that's the worst! thanks for letting people know!!
@@JaceyBrady thank you for your content, keep it up and hopefully I can get there so idk you can interview me XD
Oh God I gotta learn how to swim...
Btw happy to see u back on here girl ♡
if you don’t pass, they put you in a class where you will learn lol! no worries :) and ahh thank you so much for the sweet words and support, girl! 💛 i hope i get to make some more videos soon!!
@@JaceyBrady Of course darling!
You were the first person whose videos i watched abt Berea here on ytb, and made me really interested in going there, u deserve all the support!
Goodluck with graduation and senior year, i really hope we will get to see each other when i get there fall semester 2022.
Btw can I suggest a video ?
An update with your international student friend (egyptian i believe?)
To cover old questions with his new perspective + how was his Berea College experience, the no-tuition promise for international students ?
Hope to see u again soon ❤
Hi. I Just scaled through the first admission review process. I hope I get in, I'm kinda worried about the swimming classes. Do you choose when to take them or is it a general thing everyone does at once?
Hey! Don't be worried :) if you fail your swim test (I believe you will get an email saying when you have it; you will do it with just a few people at a time), you will be put into a class after that will help you learn!
great video - thnkX. but the music is too loud!
Thank you for the well-balanced pros and cons. Couple questions if you've the time: 1) How tolerant do you feel the Berea administration/faculty and student body is of non-Christians? 2) Are freshman required to live on campus?
Having taken a tour recently I think you will be fine.
Sorry for just seeing this! Berea is absolutely fine with other religions, but you will be required to take a Christian theology class eventually (called GSTR 310). At the time I wasn’t necessarily Christian, so I viewed it more as a historical learning experience. Freshman are required to live on campus! :)
Finally I waited so long
thanks for sticking around! :)
What are the transfer admission rate for international students?
Thank you so much for clearing things up!
I was just wondering about what other kinds of labor department does the college offer
If you go to Berea’s website, many labor opportunities are listed there! There’s so so many! 😊
Ssshhiitt, swim test really? I can't swim, and whether the swim class is must to open the clothes or is that can be use the clothes while swim class? Cause I have stretch mark on my body, I feel shy when other people see For real
You could absolutely wear clothes or whatever you feel most comfortable in during the swim test! If you don't pass, they will put you in a swim class so you will learn- and honestly, you have to take 2 Health and Human Performance courses, anyway, so that knocks out one of them!! :)
This is my first time to watch your video. Very interesting
Will you please tell Us your experience and how did applied and get easy admitted to the college are you smart as I have been told in order to be admitted you must get higher score.
Sorry for the late reply! I’m not for sure the requirements to get accepted now because so much changed with Covid… I do know that while test scores matter, what you believe and the things you’ve persevered through matter more to Berea admissions! They want students who have been through things and came out stronger on the other side. Students who will persevere through Berea’s tough curriculum! ♥️ I hope this helps! :)
How many days does it take to receive the acceptance letter?
Being vegan and gluten-free due to actual sensitivities I'm worried I won't be able to at least have the money to buy what I need online or drive into town to get stuff.
Also, how accepting are they of LGBTQIA+ people? I'm totally open-minded and want to be a philosophy teacher. I want to get my PhD in Philosophy eventually with a minor in classics and due to the later interest, and a general love for liberal arts-based education, I've come to happily accept that the areas tend to be religiously based. I used to be Christian and still believe similar things just not aligned with the church or any faith. That being said, I'm just worried that no matter how accepting I am of them, they might not be so, “God has made of one blood all the peoples of the earth" with me in person. I don't even need people to be accepting of me if they find out about my identity, but I just need to know the students are respectful and won't hurt me or bully me. I fear the swimming thing too, due to my top surgery scars. I could wear a tee but idk if that'd draw more attention.
Also, I might be dyslexic, did you hear of any services or help they offer for those sorts of assistance?
Hi! Welp.. i think im to late, but yet i have a question..
im not from US. And in the next year im going to apply for Berea. And, as a student from another country.. is it real? I kniw that there are like, 6 places for international students but have you met any? And if yes.. how much of a genios are they? Im not prodigy, just a very enthusiastic person who has a dream / who wants to have a chance to study in a country which i see as a place where (i hope) i will live and work in some maybe not so nearest future
thanks in advance
The amount of international students at Berea is actually really high. From what I remember after taking the tour, international students make up around 5-10% of the student body. I don't know if this applies to where you're from, but Berea wants students to have a GPA of about a 3.5 or higher and an ACT score around 20-30. I'm not a student but I have done a lot of reading on Berea. Hope this helps!
Sorry I’m just seeing this! So so many of my friends were international- Brazil, Egypt, Coasta Rica, Pakistan, Mauritania, Laos, Vietnam, and Japan are just a few of the places where my friends were from. There’s definitely a community of international students! I hope you apply! :)
This was so helpful. Please can u me a little bit about life as a mom over there that’s if u have any idea. I’ll be going there this 2022 with my few months old baby. I’m curious on how things will look like. Pls any help ?
hey! so there is something called "eco-village" were non-trads can live during their time at Berea. i'm sure you've already reached and and talked to the college about it, but if not, you should! there's also a daycare close by that I believe is accepting babies if that's any help. :) if you just talk to your professors about your situation, majority are super understanding and considerate! i even know of professors that have let moms/dads bring their babies to class every once in awhile because of unexpected cancellations with babysitters. overall, i would say if you just communicate with staff and your professors, you will be supported.
@@JaceyBrady thank you so much . I’m yet to speak with my admission counselor but I’ll soon. This was really helpful. I had some of these information though my fear is how I’m going to cope hahahha. I just wan to believe if there’re other moms there like me, then I too can make it. I do appreciate your time and sacrifice
@@mildrednfor1620 there definitely is! you've got this!! :) sending you all the good vibes your way, and thank you very much!!
姐姐你好 How much is the minimum cost per person per month in the United States? I want to study there, but I'm afraid I can't afford it.😭
Hey! It honestly depends, but since you would have a job at Berea, you would make a little money to live off of! Tuition is free, and depending on your EFC/FAFSA, your housing can also be covered! Mine was!! :)
As an international student applying for admission, can SAT or any other test be waived at Berea college?
Hi, Becky! I'm not for sure on that- you would have to email the department over international applications! :)
did you find an answer?
@@study-og8feall international students MUST submit their SAT scores. Source is the admission site.
I'm from LATAM and got in Berea last December. I didn't have to submit any test scores, only the DET.
Are international students free to go to another City like to visit ? Like I'm applying to come
Yes!! If you or your friends have a car, you can leave campus and visit wherever! :)
I was a freshman in 1992. I started at $1.30 an hour.
We had 10 convos per semester but you could avoid a lot of the lectures by mixing in performances from the music or theater departments.
@@bryantfair7711 wow, that's awesome to think about how it's changed throughout the years! :) thanks for watching and sharing your Berea experience!!
Do you have to pag for every semester?
I hope I get accepted 2nd round ED.
wishing you all the luck!! :)
Hello sister, should we learn swimming before going to berea college?
@@shailuschoice4820 hi girl!! berea requires you to know how to swim before you graduate, but if you don’t know how, they will just put you in a swim class to teach you! 😊 so it’s up to you if you want to learn before or while you’re there!
@@JaceyBrady Thank you sister.... Will it be free or they will charge for it .
I don't understand not being able to have a car as a freshman or not have a second job. i didn't get the con of having to dress for cold and seeing people you know?
I also don’t understand it haha! And my seeing people you know, I mean even those days where you kind of just want to blend in and not talk to anyone, you’re ALWAYS going to run into someone! Which might make you happy if you’re extroverted, but I know as an introvert it can be exhausting! 😊
Where in Tennessee?
Kentucky
soo cool, i don't get the "you don't get to choose ur classes as a fresher" part, like how? i don't understand
Because you need to take all the regular classes typically
They just assign you to classes you have to take regardless of your major (ex. language, history, etc.) If you put down your preferred major though, they might put you in a class for that! I said I wanted to be a pre-vet major coming in, so they put me in animal science. After dissecting 6 chickens, I decided that major wasn’t for me. 😂 So it showed me early I didn’t want to do that!
Is barea cllg good for placement can we get placement?
NO WHICH COLLEGE GIVES PLACEMENT LIKE THAT RIGHT
If u don’t pass the swim test can u still go to college there?
yes!! you will just be put in a swim class :) no worries!
@@JaceyBrady thanks for letting me know. I just applied there I’m waiting to hear back I hope I get in.
@@elizabethmarie5628 wishing you all the luck!!
@@JaceyBrady thank you
Did you get inn?
Does this college have entrance
I'm thinking about the master degree in psychology as an international student. How can I get the admission?
Berea College does not offer master degrees! Only bachelor degrees :)
Hi! I heard thay students have private room cause of covid. Is that true?
hey! it was true back in the beginning of covid but not anymore :) residents have roommates unless they have an accommodation!
So if the college has free tuition what should i pay ?
Depends on your income but like 2000 a year
Does berea college require interview to get admission?
since covid has happened, I'm not for sure! maybe you can find out more on their admissions page! :)
When I applied, I just had to talk to my admissions counselor. He asked a few questions about what I want to do there, what your gpa is, how high school was, how did you cope with online school/ covid.
hii are you related to tom brady? 😁
i planned go to brea, hope we can meet someday hehe.
Haha not that I know of! Maybe somewhere far off. :) I graduated December of 2022 so I’m not there anymore, but I hope you go and love it!!
Hy Jacey I help need your help can you do me a favour
i need some info. How can i contact you?
contact Berea College: admissions@berea.edu or www.berea.edu/admissions/applying-for-admission/!