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."Most amazing experience, totally worthwhile. Learned independence, confidence, and a new part of myself. Grew emotionally, and academically, improving my spanish greatly. Feel like I can take on anything now."
A student Providence College
"It was definitely worthwhile. I learned a lot about myself and what kinds of things I like/don't like about my American culture and Peruvian culture. I gained more of an appreciation for American culture, but also more of an admiration for the struggles people of Peru have gone through. It was also amazing to see things I've rea..."
A student Providence College
"Learned how to appreciate the world around us and that the US is not the only country, nor the best. I learned to appreciate the opportunity I had because it changed who I am as a person for the better. "
A student Providence College
"i grew up a lot, learned a lot about myself and matured"
bpeters2@friars.providence.edu Providence College
"My experience was more than worthwhile. I formed friendships that I plan to maintain for life, was able to travel throughout Europe, and gained a new perspective on life. I was able to immerse myself in another culture and see what I liked about my own culture and what I did not like. I learned that my way is not always the best..."
A student Providence College
"My study abroad experience has been an amazing experience and one that I will never forget. I took advantage of every opportunity to travel to as many countries and experience as many different cultures as I could over these past four months. For most of us, this is a once in a lifetime opportunity and we will never have the tim..."
A student Providence College
"I gained so much from my experience abroad. I learned more about myself and my strengths and weaknesses. I learned how to concern many of my fears including heights. Finally, I learned how to adapt to another culture and learn about many various cultures in Europe. "
Alix Z Providence College
"Irish culture"
A student Providence College
"I'm more mature, independent, and cultured. It was absolutely worthwhile. "
lmaster1@friars.providence.edu Providence College
"Studying in Denmark was one of the best decisions I have ever made. I have become a more confidence and independent individual. I made great friends that I know I will keep in touch with. I also gained an appreciation for different cultures. "
A student Providence College
"My experience abroad was 100% worth it. I learned that in life you just have to go with the flow and you never know what is going to happen. Unpredictability is a good thing, and you will learn how to deal with things in the blink of an eye. Going abroad makes you gain independence and patience. You also get to see so much of th..."
Jennifer R Providence College
"It was definitely worth while. "
A student Providence College
"Completely worthwhile. "
Brigid C Providence College
"Definitely worthwhile, I think I learned a lot about myself and a lot about how I interact with people. I also realized how much I value my own country (not in the overzealous patriot way, but in an appreciative manner). "
A student Providence College
"that I need to travel with people I know, especially going abroad. I gained knowledge in a different work environment with a totally different culture. Yes, because if I didn't do it then I would have wondered what it would have been like. "
Mackenzie1 Providence College
"Absolutely. Great new perspective on host country as well as the US, lots of interaction within the city."
Natalie W Providence College
"My experience was absolutely worthwhile. I gained a new understanding about Australian culture, and how it is both different from and similar to American culture. I've been able to gain new perspective on the world, and I've been able to go 10,000 miles away from home and still be able to make some of the best friends I've made ..."
Christine L Providence College
"I learned so much about myself through this experience. I gained so much more knowledge about other countries and felt less ignorant upon my return home. I learned how to be independent and I think it will really help me upon graduation. In terms of cultural awareness, I think this experience will be forever valuable to my futur..."
Shannon M Providence College
"Studying abroad has helped me learn more about the world as well as myself. Being able to see and experience so many cities and countries was truly amazing, and I have realized who I am and what I want out of life. "
Victoria P Providence College
"I learned how to be self-sufficient, how to adapt to new situations, and make new relationships with all different types of people. I also learned how many amazing cultures and opportunities there are in the world, and we should take advantage of all that we can. It was absolutely worthwhile, and I would go back in a heartbeat..."
LN1 Providence College
"Yes"
jalyn D Providence College
"Talking to native speakers in your second language and thier first language has forced me to become more confident, and out going. Also, being installed into another college´s program with their students who are already friends has make me become more outgoing because I think it is harder to make friends when there is already se..."
Alexandra V Providence College
"I loved my year abroad in Ireland. I would do it again in a heart beat. I learned so much from my tie abroad, made great friends, and gained a new perspective on things that I would never had gained if I had not studied aborad."
Matthew K Providence College
"It was absolutely worthwhile. I learned millions of things that I couldn't possibly summarize in this little box. For starters, I learned a lot of Spanish. I learned how to find my way around a foreign city. I learned a lot about poverty and development and how to think differently about these topics. I learned that laughter, lo..."
Lynnzie Providence College
"Absolutely, once I got over the stress of work, I was able to go places I'll never be able to go again. I'm very glad I chose to study here."
Kevin D Providence College
