Oct | 05
On Thursday, Umbra students laced up their soccer shoes to play calcio, the national sport of Italy. They brought their Umbra spirit all the way to victory playing with the home team, the ONAOSI Institute. Mixing up the teams with guys and... Read MoreOct | 05
It’s hard to believe it, but one month has already passed since the Fall 2011 student first arrived in Perugia. Since then, they’ve traveled to Germany, France, the Czech Republic, Cinque Terre, and many other places; those who spoke Italian... Read MoreOct | 04
Kicking off another UNICEF workshop this week are student volunteers from Umbra and the University of Perugia. Students will work alongside local Italian volunteers each week to design and sew Pigotta dolls and their clothes. Each doll is adopted and... Read MoreOct | 03
Lemon trees and crystal clear blue water. Life doesn't get much better than this. Students who came on the optional trip enjoyed a weekend of fun in the sun in Pompeii, Sorrento, Capri, and Naples. The trip started with a... Read MoreSep | 29
Luckily our students get to stay longer, but it was nice to have the recognition of being one of Italy's (and, heck Europe's) best places to visit. The New York Times travel section gave a shout-out to Perugia, describing a... Read MoreSep | 21
With so many students that come to Europe (for the first time or the fifth!) with plans to travel, the Umbra staff does all it can to prepare them for those inevitable little issues that arise when you’ve just arrived... Read More