Navigating the Minimetrò
Dec | 20
An opinion piece by Reagan Lee The Minimetrò is the coolest little system I have ever seen in terms of public transport. With its seven stops, covering 1.9 miles, you wouldn't think that this will be a big part of... Read More
Umbra Professor Luca Gatti Receives Doctorate
Dec | 19
Umbra professor Luca Gatti is now Dr. Luca Gatti. Gatti, who has taught Italian language and culture courses at The Umbra Institute since the post-Covid reopening in Fall 2021, today successfully defended his doctoral thesis at the University of Barcelona... Read More
My Journey Learning Italian in Perugia
Dec | 11
An opinion piece by Hayden Bernhardt Ciao a tutti! I’m Hayden Bernhardt, a Fall 2024 Umbra Institute Student. For the past 4 months, I have been away from my home University, Bates College, while studying abroad in Perugia, Italy. This... Read More
Baby It’s Cold Outside: Colpo d’aria
Dec | 10
justitalianthings – DECEMBER It’s officially the holiday season! A time of year filled with festive celebrations, magical lights in the centro storico, and, for many Italians, the necessity of a little extra protection against an unseen danger. What is... Read More
New research confirms “the Umbra Effect”
Dec | 09
A just-published academic journal article confirms what Umbra staff have long suspected: that studying at The Umbra Institute can actually change students. The Way to Measure Personal Growth: Surprising Gains in Global Perspectives Every Umbra staff member can think of... Read More
An Unforgettable Alpine Experience While Traveling Solo in Switzerland
Dec | 06
An opinion piece by Miles Vigna Why Travel Solo in the First Place? Traveling solo in a foreign country can be daunting but at the same time, very rewarding. One pro of traveling solo is freedom and flexibility. You have... Read More