A Guide to Creative Perugia
Nov | 11
By Jacqueline Inman, University of Vermont Perugia is home to many amazing sights for visitors to see: the Etruscan Well, the National Gallery of Umbria, stores, and restaurants in the central piazzas, and panoramic views from Porta... Read More
MPP Workshop Brings Italian and American Students Together
Nov | 02
By Angelie Roche, St. Mary's College of Maryland On October 11, Umbra’s Multicultural Psychology program held a workshop entitled “Can you meet me halfway?” which taught students to use their similarities and differences as “a starting point for inclusion” through... Read More
Lessons from Orti Dipinti: Could this be Orto Sole’s Future?
Oct | 17
By Haley Benbow, Harvard University A 6:35 AM meeting time pulled the students of the Green Cities class out of bed bright and early last Friday morning. We had a train to catch. We were heading to Florence to visit... Read More
Are kids too pressured to “succeed”? Lauren’s insight from the MPP program
Sep | 27
As a student at the Umbra Institute, I was introduced to learning through a new lens. Reading textbooks and taking tests were not part of the curriculum, because my professor understood the beneficial impact of collaboration, internal reflection and involving... Read More
Solidarity Purchasing Volunteering at Umbra with Fuori di Zucca
Sep | 21
At Umbra we very much value learning through experience and community. For this reason, Umbra offers students a wide range of volunteering and community engagement opportunities that not only enhance the quality of their abroad time, but also contribute to... Read More
Not yet another grammar book: Umbra’s new Italian 101 textbook
Sep | 12
Umbra's new Italian 101 textbook is many things. However, it is for sure not yet another generic Italian grammar textbook. Instead, the Umbra Italian faculty wanted a book tailored on the typical needs and experiences of US study abroad students.... Read More