“School’s out for Summer!”
With the last students’ departure early this morning, the Umbra Institute concluded its packed summer 2012 
semester.
Umbra staff and faculty will spend the next few weeks preparing for the arrival of new students at the end of August. If you are among Perugia’s next batch of temporary residents, check your email for the Umbra departure handbook, which will answer questions you may have about what to pack and what to anticipate as you prepare for a fall semester in Italy.
Upon your arrival, expect a warm welcome at the airport from Umbra staff members Marco and Addy, followed by a bus ride through Italian countryside and a welcome dinner that will make you forget your jetlag. Over the next two days, we will hold orientation meetings detailing your stay in Perugia, an Umbrian city rich with culture, history, and adventure. Get excited for an international chocolate festival, the opportunity to take a trip to the Amalfi Coast (keep September 7-9 free!), pizza workshops, day trips to Umbrian and Tuscan villages, wine tastings, aperitivi (Italy’s take on happy hour), walking tours, and more.
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A presto!