Mind, Body, and Soul: Staying Healthy While Studying Abroad
Nov | 29
by Emma Albertoni, University of Denver and Umbra Rep Fall ’19 Studying abroad can be one of the most exciting, wonderful, and rewarding experiences during a student’s time in college. Many universities offer programs all over the world for students... Read More
Breakfast Abroad. When US meets Italy… in Perugia
Oct | 17
By Taylor Feehan, University of Southern Maine and Fall 2019 Umbra Rep Italy has so much to offer. The beautiful scenery, the culture, the kind faces that you pass by every single day, and let’s not forget… the food &... Read More
5 Reasons to Participate in Community Engagement
Oct | 11
By Nicole Flohr, Lebanon Valley College and Umbra Rep Fall ’19 Over 95 percent of Umbra students participate in community engagement each semester. Engaging in a meaningful way with the local community and Italian culture is one of the... Read More
Former Student Returns as Professor to Teach Cultural Communication
Jun | 26
[caption id="attachment_63837" align="alignright" width="250"] Rocco Catrone (right) and some students after their art therapy clinic at the Umbra Institute[/caption] An article by Rocco Catrone— adjunct faculty and Behavior Analysis practitioner at Elmhurst College, visiting professor and alumnus of the Umbra... Read More
Don’t Tell Rome
Jun | 01
by Teresa Cutler-Broyles Perugia has won. And it didn’t even know it was in a contest. When I arrived in 2014 for my first year of teaching at the Umbra Institute I had no idea what to expect. I’d never... Read More
Why You Should Study Abroad in Perugia
Jun | 01
By Kate Donati, College of William and Mary and Spring '19 Umbra Rep If you're like most students who come to study here, you have never heard of our little city before. I bet you a Turan Café cappuccino that... Read More