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Providence College

Breakdown of “Social Life” at Providence

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By Gender
MalesB+
FemalesB
By Major
AccountingA-
Art & Design DepartmentA
BiologyB+
Business - Management and AdministrationA-
ChemistryB-
EconomicsF
EducationB+
EnglishC+
FinanceA-
History/Histories (art history/etc.)A
Music - Composition/TheoryA-
OtherB
Perfomance ArtsB+
PhysicsA
Political ScienceB-
PsychologyB+
Public HealthA
Religion/ReligiousA-
SociologyB-
UndecidedB-

Against similar schools

Social Life compared with similar schools in class.

Providence College
 B
Average of All Schools
 C+
Average of schools in class
 B-

Loyola University - Chicago
 C+
University of Connecticut
 B
Fairfield University
 B-
Villanova University
 B
Harvard University
 B-
University of Massachusetts - Amherst
 B
Loyola Marymount University
 B-
F
A+

Social Life

... While PC may be similar to schools such as Fairfield and Holy Cross, the fact that PC is actually right next to a city definitely gives it one u...Read full comment
... At this particular "academic institution", one just views people as almost identical to one another; the student body here is not diverse, the pe...Read full comment
... Similarly, PC typically drives away the same kind of student: namely, those of us who are socially-conscious, politically aware, liberal, friend...Read full comment
... Homosexuality is strongly condemned by the social atmosphere and gay slurs are part of the vernacular of most PC students ...Read full comment
... They will smile to your face and then once your back is turned, they will spread rumors, sabotage your belongings, and talk about you on social n...Read full comment
... Social Life: Let me just explain the school to you from the viewpoint of a non-drinker: DON'T COME HERE IF YOU DO NOT PLAN ON GETTING COMPLE...Read full comment
... PC students do enjoy an active social scene ...Read full comment
... Great friendly people that are very helpful and open, great teachers that are understanding, helpful, and just plan amazing, great things to do (...Read full comment
... The social scene is essentially drinking, which is frustrating if you choose not to drink ...Read full comment
... Hard to socialize with members of the opposite sex on campus ...Read full comment
... There are different social groups for everyone, and you will find a group that suits you ...Read full comment
... Social scene is excellent ...Read full comment
... Here are the vitals: 2 to 1 girl/guy ratio 5 campus bars within walking distance Great social environment (there are four square blocks of ...Read full comment
... Many of the comments on this site are negative for the social aspect at PC, but what are you expecting coming to a Catholic, private college in ...Read full comment
... As for the social scene - i could not have asked for a better experience ...Read full comment
... Great friendly people that are very helpful and open, great teachers that are understanding, helpful, and just plan amazing, great things to do (...Read full comment
... There are few activities designed specifically to promote SOCIAL INTERACTION on campus, and those other activities that do not fall into the abov...Read full comment
... The social scene was perfect for someone like me ...Read full comment
... The social scene is absolutely great, especially if you like to go out and have a fun time Thursday to Saturday night ...Read full comment
... Partying and drinking, while absolutely part of the social life, were not so intimately woven into the social experience that you felt as though...Read full comment
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