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."Gained a new perspective/appreciation of the US. Learned how friendly other people can be. Learned a new sense of independence. "
A student Providence College
"I learned about the world and how to travel and be an international citizen. I also learned about myself in so many significant and personal ways. I learned to enjoy each day to the fullest and to take advantage of every opportunity. It was 100% worthwhile."
A student Providence College
"I learned a lot about myself while I was abroad. I learned how to be independent, to make monetary decisions for myself, make new friends and to experience a new culture. If I could do it again, I would in a second. However, I would choose a different university. As much as I enjoyed my time here at Macquarie University, it was ..."
Molly B Providence College
"You can't rely on other people and you can't care so much about what other people think. seek to do the things that make you happy. It was incredibly worthwhile. "
A student Providence College
"Very Culturued"
brian.anton.520 Providence College
"I learned a large amount of life skills that I probably should of known before my travels abroad. I learned how to better cook for myself, how to plan extensive trips and vacations, and how to integrate myself into a different culture."
Connor O Providence College
"I learned a lot about myself, how I handle situations, why I get frustrated and when I get happy. I learned to appreciate little successes and little instances in my day. I gained an entirely new perspective on another culture and OF COURSE IT WAS WORTHWHILE! Times a million :)"
A student 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 live and travel independently, about other cultures. One-hundred percent worthwhile!"
Eliza Z Providence College
"I gained insight into life in a foreign country. Not only did I learn about the city I lived in but I learned about all the countries I traveled to. I also learned a lot about myself and how I want to live my life out of school. The experience was absolutely worthwhile and I would go back in a heartbeat! "
A student Providence College
"It was the best decision I have made in my life. I don't know why everyone doesn't go abroad. I feel like I have learned so much about myself and grown as a person because of this experience and it amazes me how much I have changed as a result. It really was the experience of a lifetime. "
A student Providence College
"I got to see some of the most famous cities in Europe, I made wonderful friends, I loved my host family, and overall it was an experience that changed my life! "
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
"I really learned more about myself during this experience. I was forced to break out of my comfort zone, which was difficult at first, but has shaped who I am today. Traveling around Europe strengthened my experience further because I had to face pleasant, as well as difficult, situations. "
A student Providence College
"Appreciation for the American school system, so-so"
A student Providence College
"Becoming more independent and learning about myself more. It was good but not that worthwhile."
matt g Providence College
"The opportunity to experience different cultures is absolutely worthwhile and so important in helping students learn about themselves and others in the process."
Lucy M 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
"How to be more independent. "
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
"It was worthwhile. I learned about other cultures. I grew and became more independent. I learned how to budget my own money. I traveled a lot. "
Maria H Providence College
"An international experience that exposed me to many different cultures and way of life. This worthwhile experience was a challenge that taught me how to adapt to other kinds of people."
A student Providence College
"learned more about cultures "
A student Providence College
"It was worth while. I found I really love italy "
Katherine M Providence College
"I have gained a perspective of the way that another culture lives, as well as seen places that I never would have otherwise had the opportunity to see"
A student Providence College
