Transitioning from high school to college can be a daunting task for any student, but it is exceptionally more difficult when students do not know where to turn…
For senior political science major Maddie, involvement in the campus Voter Empowerment and Political Awareness Coalition (VEPAC) complemented what she was learning in class and opened her eyes…
Alexis ’23 and Diana ’23 had not banked on attending college. While they both took school seriously, higher education didn’t seem like a financially feasible option for either…
Student Experience Stories Five Berea students share their experience growing up in Appalachia and their journey to and through Berea College. Whether aspiring to be a chemist, a…
Student perspectives on navigating the pandemic The pandemic upended everyone’s lives, and though some predicted it would take a large toll on the world, few were fully prepared…
Veronica Mauratic Veronica Mauratic ’22 spent her childhood constantly moving—never feeling settled, never feeling like she belonged. She homeschooled herself through middle school and finally landed in Somerset,…
Photot by Desiree Dunn ’21 Sabina Sabal ’22 is aiming for a job with the World Health Organization, and she’s studying neuroscience and mental health in order to…
Photo by Lucila Santiago ’21 José Socarras ’21 emigrated from Cuba to the United States when he was 2 years old. He and his mother followed his father,…
Matilda Dada ’19Hometown: Atlanta, Ga.Major: Business “I have changed a lot since coming to Berea. My mindset has definitely changed. My work ethic has also changed. It is…
One of the most popular T-shirts for sale in the Berea College Visitor Center and Shoppe presents the image of an early 20th century football team. It reads:…