For your language study abroad program in the United States with LEC, are you more of an East Coast, West Coast, or Midwest person? With our organization, the possibilities are endless! And because we’ve made it our mission to give you the most comprehensive overview possible of our destination countries, today we’ve chosen to tell you about the city of Providence. Here’s what you need to know about it right now.
A port in the state of Rhode Island
Providence isn’t just a word referring to chance perceived as a sign of a divine spirit’s benevolent intervention; it’s also a famous port in the U.S. that you might have the chance to explore during an upcoming language study trip to the United States. This port is located on the Providence River in the state of Rhode Island, which happens to be the smallest state in the country!
The capital of the smallest state in the United States
Providence, Rhode Island—which, during a language study trip to the United States, one might easily confuse with cities in Alabama, Kentucky, or Utah—plays a very special role, asit is the capital of this small state bordered by Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean.
Providence: A Vibrant Student Life
In 2013, Providence had a population of 177,994 —a figure that falls between the populations of Le Havre and Reims, to find a comparable city on this side of the Atlantic. The birthplace of American writers H.P. Lovecraft and Cormac McCarthy, authors of *The Shadow Over Innsmouth* and *The Road*, respectively, Providence is known for its vibrant student life. Indeed, it is in Providence that Brown University first opened its doors in 1764. Ranked among the most prestigious universities in the country, it is part ofthe Ivy League, a group of universities that includes Harvard, Yale, and Princeton.