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
Perugia Summer Shots

May | 09

Perugia exudes a different atmosphere when students leave after a semester. However, a new group of students will arrive in 2 weeks for the 2008 Summer Session. Until then, we wanted to include some photos of Perugia's summer sunsets on... Read More
Spring 2008 Semester Comes to an End

Apr | 28

There is a sad time we all must endure each semester - saying goodbye. The Spring 2008 semester has ended and students have returned home or traveled away from Perugia. A semester abroad does pass quickly, unfortunately, as students boarded buses... Read More

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