Top 5 Day Trip Destinations Near Perugia
Mar | 18
It is spring break time and the atmosphere at Umbra is unusually quiet. Most of our students are currently visiting Italian and European cities, but some of them opted to explore some of the gems near Perugia. But which are... Read More
Multicultural Psychology Students Visit National School for Guide Dogs
Mar | 15
Last Friday, Multicultural Psychology Program (MPP) students went on a field trip to Florence, where they visited the National School for Guide Dogs. The school endeavors to change the lives of the blind/visually-impaired individuals by training 30 dogs each year.... Read More
Volunteering while Studying Abroad: Umbra and Solidarity Purchasing Group Sign Agreement
Mar | 10
Last February, the Umbra Institute signed an agreement with Fuori di Zucca, (whose literal translation in English is "Out of Pumpkin" but whose meaning in Italian is "crazy"), a volunteering association that manages a Solidarity Purchasing Group. Their aim is... Read More
Reminiscing on a Spring Semester in Perugia, Italy
Mar | 02
As we're nearly halfway through our Spring 2022 semester, one of our team members took a moment to both reminisce and reflect on some of their favorite things about a spring semester in Perugia. As the spring semester begins, Perugia... Read More
My Reflections on the Food, Sustainability & the Environment Program
Feb | 23
By Umbra Rep Lauren Pawlowski, University of Connecticut The Food, Sustainability & Environment Program (FSE) made my semester abroad in Italy unforgettable! Participating in immersive learning experiences, such as culinary workshops and tours of food production facilities, allowed me to... Read More
Spring 2022: Sono Arrivati!
Feb | 06
The Spring '22 semester begins this weekend with the arrival of students in Perugia. After a 2-day orientation, in-person classes will begin on Monday, February 7th. The Umbra staff could not be more pleased to see students back in... Read More