<p>I've been accepted to PC and am considering going there. As a Catholic, I like the fact that PC seems to be such a religious school. What role does religion play on campus and is it a major presence? Also, I've heard that Providence is a big drinking/party school. I'm a non-drinker, non-partyer. Is there more partying/drinking at PC compared to other colleges? Are there still plenty of people that are a bit calmer? Thanks for your answers.</p>
<p>I am looking into that also. My family is Catholic and our church is Dominican and we sometimes get priests from Providence filling in. I will ask more questions when I see them. My twins are considering Providence and are non-drinkers and don't find watching drunk students "fun" whether in high school or college. With the freedom college brings many though, it's naive to think you can avoid it but it shouldn't be the defining activity.
I heard from a friend of my son's that drinking was more than he thought when he came, but that was echoed by other students at various colleges also. My son didn't drink and adjusted at his school and his friend did at Providence. They don't have substance-free dorms but "cluster" the non-drinkers together. I had a discussion about this with the residence director and he said they really listen to roommate preferences.
They have required religion courses and 2 years of "Civ" which is everyday. His friend said that it actually helped him later with other classes but usually isn't liked by most students because it is everyday.
<a href="http://www.providence.edu/Academics/Undergraduate+Studies/Core+Curriculum.htm%5B/url%5D">http://www.providence.edu/Academics/Undergraduate+Studies/Core+Curriculum.htm</a>
The friars are great and there are masses all the time and many opportunites to join catholic or volunteer groups.
Are you close enough to spend the day? They are going to try to do that in the Spring and try to get a feel of classes and clubs, etc.</p>
<p>I am looking into that also. My family is Catholic and our church is Dominican and we sometimes get priests from Providence filling in. I will ask more questions when I see them. My twins are considering Providence and are non-drinkers and don't find watching drunk students "fun" whether in high school or college. With the freedom college brings many though, it's naive to think you can avoid it but it shouldn't be the defining activity.
I heard from a friend of my son's that drinking was more than he thought when he came, but that was echoed by other students at various colleges also. My son didn't drink and adjusted at his school and his friend did at Providence. They don't have substance-free dorms but "cluster" the non-drinkers together. I had a discussion about this with the residence director and he said they really listen to roommate preferences.
They have required religion courses and 2 years of "Civ" which is everyday. His friend said that it actually helped him later with other classes but usually isn't liked by most students because it is everyday.
Providence</a> College - Core Curriculum
The friars are great and there are many mass times and many opportunites to join catholic or volunteer groups.
Are you close enough to spend the day? They are going to try to do that in the Spring and try to get a feel of classes and clubs, etc.</p>
<p>I've been told that Villanova has less drinking and more to do but the requirements are also higher and the aid isn't as generous. Catholic Univ. is also another college that has a lot of involvement beyond the drinking.</p>