Providence College Top Questions

I love my small classes. I'm the type of person that would never talk if I were in a 300 person lecture hall. I have really liked all my professors and have gotten to know all of them. They always learn our names and make an effort to give you any extra help you may need. It's hard to say how much students study because it really depends on the type of person you are and how much you care about your academics. Personally, I feel very lucky to be able to go to PC therefore I try very hard in school and put a lot of effort into my grades. My major is Elementary/Special Education. It is a great department. I have enjoyed all my classes and professors. My ed. professors have been very loving and caring and are fantastic role models for all of us teachers-to-be. As for DWC, first semester I didn't really like it, but second semester I grew to appreciate it and can walk away saying I cannot believe how much I learned! All of the knowledge I have gained from that class is so unique from any other college and truly defines what it means to get a higher education.

They need better teachers and new library. PC do not nor never have had intellectual conversations outside of class. There is nothing intellectual about the student body here at PC.

I think overall, my school year went 50/50. I had over a 4.06 coming into the college, and I have definelty tried as ahrd as I possibly could. Im undecided tso I took alot of courses in different areas of study so like some of my professors sucked..like the epitome of a college teacher being terrible. And I also had some teachers who knew me, knew i worked hard etc. Its a crapshoot if the teacher like you,, but i think in that respect it would be the same at any college..You will always ahve good and bad teachers.

good quality

The professors you take typically strive to know your name, and so far in my experience here they succeed, usually within the first 6 classes (depending upon class size it can be as few as 2). Class participation depends upon the subject, whether or not the students are prepared, and even what time of day the class is. The best time of day for class participation is the middle of the day.

Academics are solid. The school is strong in the liberal arts.

Some professors know my name, but not all. Favorite classes are theology ones, they are great. Civ is OK, but not that great. Some kids are competitive in class. I am a philosophy/theology major. Both departments are relatively small, and the advising staff has been great. The academic requirements are fine I guess.

The classes are interesting and you learn a ton. The work is hard but it is not overwhelming. Civ can be annoying but for the most part you do actually get alot out of it. You can get a great overall education at Providence that will prepare you for lifelong learning.

One major problem with PC is the Academics. Now Providence makes a valiant effort at releasing students into the real world with a good insight on their future life, and the knowledge of where they came from. However they seem to have missed the boat on attaining this. Students are forced to balance a major and a multitude of isolated core classes along with 5 credit 4 semester Western Civilization class which is intended to guide a student to the next step. That just doesn’t make sense. Now I'm just a freshman but it seems very difficult to find a field of interest and fill all of that majors requirements while still balancing all these core classes, confused, me too. There is no blame on Providence because it’s not this great schools fault, but rather the system itself. The whole concept of education, business and personal growth need to be reevaluated entirely whether in a “Liberal Art, Undergraduate” Catholic college or not.

the development of western civ class that all students must take 5 days a week for 2 years is a joke. Most of the material taught in the class we already learned in high school. The course is a good idea, but it is executed very badly. It is a complete waste of time, considering you don't really need to put much effort into the class. The core requirements are also off. Being forced to take 2 theology courses seems unfair. Even though it is a catholic school, I don't think its right to force religion on students. Class sizes are very good, Usually about 18-24 in a normal class. Civ is the only lecture class.