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."lots of trips to various countries across Europe"
A student Providence College
"Understanding of all cultural lifestyles and how other people viewed America. It was definitely worthwhile."
A student Providence College
"I was able to compare large issues through small experiences. I learned Wolof, which they speak in Senegal and have been able to use this many times in other parts of the world when I meet Senegalese vendors. I learned the importance of informal and formal settings. I learned to question everything. I learned to let people speak..."
David O Providence College
"It was absolutely worthwhile. I learned a lot about culture and religion. "
A student Providence College
"It was definitely worthwhile. I learned to be a more independent, patient, and outgoing person. I also feel I gained a greater sense of knowledge, seeing how other people live all around the world. That knowledge really broadens your mind, and point of view. "
A student Providence College
"I learned a lot about working in foreign countries through our internship."
A student Providence College
"Independance, cultural insights, travel opportunities"
A student Providence College
"culture experience money handling experience Maturity Safety experience Acceptance of Others Appreciation for the overwhelming differences from person to person around the world"
A student Providence College
"Learned a lot about the differences in culture and got in sync with the Parisian culture"
A student Providence College
"The experience was worthwhile. I learned a lot about foreign traveling."
A student Providence College
"I met a ton of people I will never forget and I know I will always keep in touch with them. I was able to experience the European lifestyle and will always remember the memories I have from studying abroad. "
Samantha S Providence College
"Most worthwhile experience. I made amazing friends and had the opportunity to explore the world. I learned so much about myself and realized I can do so much on my own. "
Cayleigh G Providence College
"Definitely worthwhile. I explored different cultures and feel much more independent now."
A student Providence College
"Learned so much about Australian culture and history, and it was totally worthwhile."
A student Providence College
"I learned what I could handle and a lot about different cultures."
A student Providence College
"While I was abroad I gained a better understanding of world cultures. I was able to travel so much and experience so many different cultures. I also gained the ability to live on my own and live more independently and away from my family. Going abroad was definitely worth while."
A student Providence College
"I learned more about being independent and more about other cultures; it was very worthwhile."
A student Providence College
"Definitely worthwhile!"
Hannah G Providence College
"It was definitely worthwhile. I learned the costs of living in a foreign country and how to live with other people as well. I also learned a lot about myself too."
A student Providence College
"I learned a lot about the australian culture and their views on the world. It was exciting to see how another country lifestyles and traditions."
A student Providence College
"It was definitely worthwhile. I gained a new understanding of a country that does not seem so different from the U.S."
stephen.morello.5 Providence College
"I gained independence and assimilation skills in that I learned how to adapt into a new culture. I consider it very worthwhile because I learned how to live on my own and improved my skills of meeting new people."
Brett J Providence College
"The importance of meeting other people and hearing their stories."
A student Providence College
"I can't even begin to explain all that I have learned in the past 6 months. My language skills, professional trajectory and personal goals have changed dramatically through exposure to a new culture, constant participation in a different language, and an introduction to a business setting that I have never experienced before! It..."
A student Providence College
"I learned that I can do anything that I set my mind to and that fear is not a good reason not to do things. I would do my semester again and not change anything. "
A student Providence College