PC is strong not only in sports, but also academics. There is a lot of effort put into ensuring that the campus is safe as well as beautiful. There's a very strong sense of community and belonging throughout the school.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Apply early action if you can. It's non-binding and you'll know if you're accepted in January.
Although PC is a Catholic school, being Catholic is not a requirement and there is no pressure to participate in religious activities on campus.
Have fun! There are a lot of activities sponsored by various clubs on the weekends and most of them are free.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
PC has a very strong when it comes to the humanities majors, so if you're looking to study history or English, this is definitely a school you should check out. Everyone is required to take Development of Western Civilization. It's a mixture of history, literature, theology, and philosophy and is taught be multiple professors. There's a lot of reading involved, but the class in general is very intriguing and thought-provoking. Furthermore, as a biology major, I can proudly say that I am impressed with the biology department here. The professors are knowledgeable and are always willing to put in the extra time to help a student.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
There's nothing truly special about the dorms (at least the freshmen ones). They are the traditional rooms. Bed, desk, bulletin board and closet/bureau are provided. However, I must add that the top floors of McVinney have some of the best views in Providence.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
The food is definitely better than the high school cafeteria. There are two cafeterias on campus. Between the two, there's a lot of choices.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
The bus stop is right outside the the entrance to the school and all PC students ride for free. The Providence Place Mall is about a ten minute bus ride from campus. There is a shuttle to Thayer St, where there are a lot of shops and restaurants. It's also fun to walk around the Brown University campus with a PC sweatshirt on and watch all the students give you strange looks. Furthermore, there are dozens of clubs on campus which are always holding events throughout the week. Finally, PC is well known for athletics. They are a Division 1 school, so all the sports are very competitive. The only sport students have to pay to attend is men's basketball, which is played at the Dunkin' Donuts Center. If you're not a Division 1 athlete (like most of the students), there are tons of intramurals (from inner-tube water polo to softball).
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
Since it is a private college, the tuition is a bit higher than at a state school; however, the class sizes are small so each student can have more individual attention from the professors. Also, there are a lot of services that are added into the tuition including bus fare.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
There are tunnels under the buildings on lower campus because it was formerly a mental hospital. They're closed off now due to the ceilings collapsing.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
There are dozens of clubs and organizations on campus including Outdoor Adventure Club, Colleges Against Cancer, Ballroom Dancing, and more. The Campus Ministry also organizes activities and clubs such as retreats and Hospital Outreach.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
Non-existent
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
The PC campus is very different than the neighborhood in which it resides. All of the walkways are well-lit and I feel very safe on the campus. However, off-campus is a different story. Never go anywhere at night alone.
PC is strong not only in sports, but also academics. There is a lot of effort put into ensuring that the campus is safe as well as beautiful. There's a very strong sense of community and belonging throughout the school.
Apply early action if you can. It's non-binding and you'll know if you're accepted in January. Although PC is a Catholic school, being Catholic is not a requirement and there is no pressure to participate in religious activities on campus. Have fun! There are a lot of activities sponsored by various clubs on the weekends and most of them are free.
PC has a very strong when it comes to the humanities majors, so if you're looking to study history or English, this is definitely a school you should check out. Everyone is required to take Development of Western Civilization. It's a mixture of history, literature, theology, and philosophy and is taught be multiple professors. There's a lot of reading involved, but the class in general is very intriguing and thought-provoking. Furthermore, as a biology major, I can proudly say that I am impressed with the biology department here. The professors are knowledgeable and are always willing to put in the extra time to help a student.
There's nothing truly special about the dorms (at least the freshmen ones). They are the traditional rooms. Bed, desk, bulletin board and closet/bureau are provided. However, I must add that the top floors of McVinney have some of the best views in Providence.
The food is definitely better than the high school cafeteria. There are two cafeterias on campus. Between the two, there's a lot of choices.
The bus stop is right outside the the entrance to the school and all PC students ride for free. The Providence Place Mall is about a ten minute bus ride from campus. There is a shuttle to Thayer St, where there are a lot of shops and restaurants. It's also fun to walk around the Brown University campus with a PC sweatshirt on and watch all the students give you strange looks. Furthermore, there are dozens of clubs on campus which are always holding events throughout the week. Finally, PC is well known for athletics. They are a Division 1 school, so all the sports are very competitive. The only sport students have to pay to attend is men's basketball, which is played at the Dunkin' Donuts Center. If you're not a Division 1 athlete (like most of the students), there are tons of intramurals (from inner-tube water polo to softball).
Since it is a private college, the tuition is a bit higher than at a state school; however, the class sizes are small so each student can have more individual attention from the professors. Also, there are a lot of services that are added into the tuition including bus fare.
There are tunnels under the buildings on lower campus because it was formerly a mental hospital. They're closed off now due to the ceilings collapsing.
There are dozens of clubs and organizations on campus including Outdoor Adventure Club, Colleges Against Cancer, Ballroom Dancing, and more. The Campus Ministry also organizes activities and clubs such as retreats and Hospital Outreach.
Non-existent
The PC campus is very different than the neighborhood in which it resides. All of the walkways are well-lit and I feel very safe on the campus. However, off-campus is a different story. Never go anywhere at night alone.