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 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. "
A student Providence College
"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. "
A student Providence College
"I have a completely different view of the world. "
A student Providence College
"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. "
A student Providence College
"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. "
A student Providence College
"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..."
A student Providence College
"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"
A student Providence College
"It was aboslutely worth while. I learned a lot about different cultures and became much more outgoing and independent because of this experience."
Samantha D Providence College
