Aug | 05
The Umbra Institute has acquired a new facility for the Fall 2008 semester. The new facility is located on Via Bartolo - one of Perugia's central thoroughfares - located directly behind the main duomo. Literally within steps from the palazzo's... Read MoreAug | 05
The Fall 2008 semester begins in less than one month. As staff members prepare for students' arrival - ordering textbooks, planning excursions, finalizing housing assignments - students are preparing for a semester abroad in Perugia, Italy. We suggest students review the following... Read MoreAug | 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 MoreJul | 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 MoreJun | 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 MoreJun | 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