Sep | 14
This past weekend Umbra students were put to the test: does Perugia have more nooks, or more crannies? Staff member and Urban Engagement Seminar prof Zachary Nowak took a group of thirty students on a ramble around the city's historic... Read MoreSep | 13
Side-by-side, Arcadia students and volunteers of the Orsini family's eco-friendly farm became a pasta making factory. The tradition of pasta making came alive as students kneaded, rolled, and cut the dough made of eggs and flour. However, the day was... Read MoreSep | 08
Perhaps the most important aspect of Umbra students’ first week in Perugia is the intensive “survival” Italian course. Working with Umbra’s Italian faculty members, they start first in the classroom learning basic vocabulary like cucchiaio,forchetta, and coltello (spoon, fork, knife). They then proceed... Read MoreSep | 02
With a breathtaking summer sun setting over the green hills of the Umbria region, Umbra Institute staff member Zach wrapped up his "Nooks and Crannies" tour of Perugia for the newly arrived Full Immersion students. The walking tour provided students... Read More