Trying to decide if a trip to Providence College will be worth our time. My son likes colleges where there are lots of things close by to walk to…primarily food related. Google Maps seems to make PC seem like an island with very little around it. (We know Providence well; just not the part around PC.) Is there much around or does it require a car or bus? Thank you.
Hi SwimmingDad: There isn’t a ton immediately around campus. There are certainly some local favorites (The Abbey, LaSalle Bakery, Anthony’s Deli), but it’s largely a residential neighborhood. To get downtown, which is definitely a walkable area, most students take the bus or shuttles which take about 10 minutes.
We visited PC recently and the area around the campus looked a little sketchy. Have students had any issues?