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Aug | 05

Attention Fall 2008 students: you may think now that you have your passport and study visa that you are finished completing government forms. Consider one more form! During the fall semester, the United States will hold an historic Presidential election.... Read More
Intensive Italian Program Ends with a Goal

Jul | 02

Perhaps there was no better way to finish the Intensive Italian Language Through Culture program than with a friendly competition. Students completed their final exams after the 5-week/8-credit intensive program and headed to the park to participate in one final... Read More
A Lesson in Biodiversity

Jun | 17

Students in Professor Peter Fischer's History and Culture of Food class were treated to a day at a Tuscan farm specializing in biodiversity. Students headed to the small Tuscan village of Montespertoli and spent time at the Poggio Antico farm.... Read More
Urban Trekking!

Jun | 13

Perugia is renowned for its ability to preserve its cultural past. Indeed, when you walk its tiny alleyways, peruse its quaint shops and charming farmers’ markets, you can’t help but feel that time has slowed for this city upon a... Read More
An Afternoon in Italy’s Green Heart…

Jun | 02

Last Friday Umbra students hopped on a bus bound for Orvieto, without a doubt one of Italy’s most striking cities. Perched on a butte of volcanic tuff and protected by towering vertical walls made from the same stone, the once... Read More
Summer Session Gets Under Way!

May | 26

Summer has finally started to creep through Perugia’s ancient and winding streets, but warm weather isn’t the only new addition to Italy’s “Green Heart”. On Friday, nearly 130 American students representing a host of states and schools touched down in... Read More

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