Providence College
University Information
Study Abroad programs are organized by international education organizations, otherwise known as “program providers.” Program providers can be affiliated with a regular college or university, or they can be separate non-profit organizations. These providers work with academic institutions in the U.S. and abroad to create study opportunities that vary in duration from a summer, semester, or year in length.
Requirements:
All eligibility requirements remain in effect up to the point of departure
Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 (please note some programs may require a higher CGPA)
Must be in at least Junior standing at time of departure
Declared a major prior to December 1st of Sophomore year
Enroll in a minimum of 15 credits per semester abroad
No serious disciplinary record or current probation
Important Dates and Deadlines
No important dates configured."I gained a lot from this experience and it was definitely worthwhile "
A student Providence College
"I feel like I just have a better understanding about life. I was always independent, but I feel like I can take on anything now. I can't describe it, but something is different now. At first I thought my friends and family had changed, but I think it is me. I would not trade the experience for the anything. "
Keely H Providence College
"I gained a lot of experience and life lessons that I would not have gained if I didn't go abroad. Overall, the experience was definitely worthwhile."
A student Providence College
"I gained an appreciation for other cultures and types of people. I learned to be a lot more independent. I feel like a more complete person having been abroad."
A student Providence College
"I learned how to be myself. Yes it was worthwhile. "
A student Providence College
"I learned a lot more about how to be independent and I learned to be flexible and enjoy my new environment rather than stressing about the changes it brought into my life."
A student Providence College
"It was definitely worthwhile. I learned to be a more independent, patient, and outgoing person. I also feel I gained a greater sense of knowledge, seeing how other people live all around the world. That knowledge really broadens your mind, and point of view. "
A student Providence College
"I am very happy with my cultural experience. I got to travel, meet up with my friends from other countries, and ate awesome food. I learned a ton about french history, culture and language, and that was definitely a strength of the program. I had a hard time meeting other kids in the program that were not in my classes, so I wis..."
A student Providence College
"I think my experience abroad was definitely worthwhile. I learned that even though many situations do not go your way, especially dealing with people in foreign languages, it is not hard to still have an amazing time. "
A student Providence College
"It was worthwhile, but had a few step backs that made me waste unnecessary time. "
A student Providence College
"I am alot more willing to try new things and be adventurous than I thought I could ever be. It was worthwhile because I got to learn about subjects in the actual environment where they happened."
A student Providence College
"Yes."
A student Providence College
"I picked up some language skills and learned a lot about Chilean culture, history, politics, and lifestyle."
John B Providence College
"I learned the limits to which I could push myself when it came to handling my coursework. I learned to be confident in a room full of people that I may have never met before. On a personal level, I learned to be independent, resourceful, and financially responsible."
A student Providence College
"Overall my experience was worthwhile. I was exposed to a number of different cultures, and was also forced to be much more independent as an individual. "
A student Providence College
"made new friends, learned a lot about myself and how to encounter different situations"
Corra_5739 Providence College
"I definitely gained more independence. The combination of a fairly hands-off program with the long commute to work and a constant eye on the budget made for a very grown-up experience. I kind of feel like I've graduated already now that I'm so used to city livin'"
A student Providence College
"Yes it was worth it!"
RK Providence College
"I learned how to travel, and live on my own. I became a lot more independent in my time abroad"
A student Providence College
"I learned a lot about the australian culture and their views on the world. It was exciting to see how another country lifestyles and traditions."
A student Providence College
"I gained a greater command of the Spanish language. Studying abroad improved my Spanish but I would not rush to do it again. Traveling becomes exhausting. "
A student Providence College
"Yes totally worth while."
A student Providence College
"I gained everything! Travel experience and independence. An appreciation of all the beautiful things in the world"
A student Providence College
"It definitely was, but I think it could have been better. I wish I got more out of my experience, in fluency and cultural growth"
Justine M Providence College
"To be independent, to not sweat the little things, and to realize there's more to life than a strict work schedule. "
A student Providence College
