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 have gained important experiences here, but feel like I learned more about physical Ecuador (the countryside, mountains, etc.) than the people of Ecuador. "
Anne R Providence College
"I absolutely LOVED being abroad--meeting new people and seeing the sites of all the places I traveled to were the greatest experiences of my life! It's unfortunate I was stuck in a terrible program, but I did my own thing and had a blast exploring Europe!"
A student Providence College
"Yes, the experience was still worthwhile though it was much more academic than experiential learning which is not as effective. Yes, we discussed very interesting and engaging topics and Argentina does indeed have a rich culture, yet there were no debriefings and this often curbs the learning process. I am more interested in wo..."
Sonia P Providence College
"Yes it definitely was. I learned so much about myself and the rest of the world. "
Emma M Providence College
"Yes, it was worthwhile. I think I learned more about myself and it helped me be a more independent person."
A student Providence College
"It was worthwhile and I learned a lot from the experience."
Matthew B Providence College
"I learned to become more independent and break out of my comfort zone. It was worthwhile getting absorbed in the culture and traveling to different countries in Europe and comparing the different cultures. "
A student Providence College
"How to be more independent. "
A student Providence College
"learned a lot about myself. gained independence. "
Genevieve A Providence College
"I learned what I could handle and a lot about different cultures."
A student Providence College
"I learned that "the happiest people on earth" is a hilarious facade maintained by Denmark to ensure that their tourism industry thrives. I understand now why the Nordic countries have such a high suicide rate."
A student Providence College
"I learned a lot; it wasn't what I expected, and in many ways I was disappointed but even though it was different than what I expected, I still enjoyed my time in Rome. "
A student Providence College
"Becoming more independent and learning about myself more. It was good but not that worthwhile."
matt g Providence College
"I was able to gain a better understanding of myself (including strengths and weaknesses) and additionally became more independent...in the end making the study abroad experience something that I don't regret doing. But I wouldn't necessarily say that the experience was "worthwhile". Faced a lot of difficulties due to the incon..."
Molly G Providence College
"Lots about how to travel stress free. Learning curve was steep though"
greg m Providence College
