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 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..."
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"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
"Learned a lot about how to live in a city. It was worthwhile. "
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"I learned so much more of the language and the culture. I was able to see outside of the developed city of Buenos Aires and how others live, such as those in los campos. I also was able to learn about their government and the extreme sides of the political spectrum and beliefs down there. "
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"I have a completely different view of the world. "
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"I learned to be independent, meet all kinds of new people and make the most of every experience. "
A student Providence College
"It was definitely worthwhile. I just was able to learn about other cultures--their values, beliefs, and ideals. I also worked at a hospital while I was in London, so I was able to compare the similarities and differences between the health care systems. It was truly a "learn by experience." "
Nick C Providence College
"I learned a lot about living independently and it was so worthwhile. "
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"I learned a lot from my courses and internship but the most valuable things I took away from my experience was from traveling and learning how to navigate in unfamiliar cities. I came home with a sense of independence and greater appreciation for other cultures. "
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"I learned how connected the world really is if you learn to break down cultural barriers. It was so worthwhile!"
A student Providence College
"My experience abroad was the most worthwhile experience of my life to date. Among countless other things, I gained an understanding of how to push the limits of my comfort zone and learned that I truly can do anything I put my mind to."
A student Providence College
"I learned of many different types of customs and cultures while living in London. It was amazing living in such a cultural hub where you could walk down the street and hear 3 different languages."
A student Providence College
"I learned that homesickness is not always gazing at the moon wishing you were seeing it from a different shore. For me it manifested as a culture shock with a culture I thought I knew already. I didn't at first. I grew into it and loved it, but when I first got there I was surprised that I didn't immediately feel like 'i got thi..."
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"I learned a lot about myself, my culture as well as other cultures. I became more independent and made incredible friendships. I learned so much both in and out of the classroom. Yes, it was worthwhile."
Kim M Providence College
"Then entire experience is wonderful and you learn so much about yourself and others. You gain more through life experience than in a formal classroom and I believe that everyone should push themselves outside their initial comfort zone and go abroad."
Kiley L Providence College
"Everything"
Rick D Providence College
"I am less ignorant. I gained a different view on the US, some good and some bad. Learned about the international school systems. Made mistakes. Deciding to live abroad is exciting but also scary, I think I grew as a person because I was able to overcome my vulnerability. Meet amazing people from around the world, and was able to..."
A student Providence College
"Learned what it meant to actually be "independent!" 1000% worthwhile!"
A student Providence College
"It was absolutely worthwhile. I learned a lot about Danish culture and made some great friends while I was at it. I was also able to travel within Europe so it was really cool to see other cities and learn about the culture and meet people in those other cities as well."
A student Providence College
"I am now fluent in another language and educated on another culture! It was a once in a lifetime experience that I would not trade for the world!"
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
"It was the most worthwhile experience of my life thus far. I gained an international working experience along with confidence to understand and take on life's greatest challenges. I have a global perspective on life after traveling throughout Europe and experiencing the many different cultures. "
A student Providence College
"I learned a lot about myself and gained a lot of confidence in myself. I also learned a lot about a new culture and the vast world outside of the teeny tiny United States. I also got the travel bug. I wanna travel more!! "
Caitlin T Providence College
"I learned that I am capable of adjusting to many different experiences and that there are so many things in this world I want to explore. It was the best semester of my life, and it was definitely worthwhile."
Tanya S Providence College
"what it's like to be a foreigner and to be curious"
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