Learning Italian while Studying Abroad in Perugia
Jun | 01
By Gerardo Moceri, Arizona State University and Spring '19 Umbra Rep Studying abroad in a smaller town in a foreign country can be a scary thought at first, as the language barrier can sometimes be a lot. However, the experiences... Read More
Pigotta Dolls for Peace
Mar | 20
by Ruby Dann, University of Connecticut and Spring ’19 Umbra Rep My knowledge of Unicef used to be based off the colorful cardboard boxes we set out around the holidays to collect coins as donations for the organization. The boxes... Read More
Umbra Food Studies Professors Participate in International Conference
Mar | 14
On March 9th and 10th, Dr. Elisa Ascione, Coordinator of the Umbra Institute’s Food & Sustainability Program (FSSP), facilitated the Food, Heritage & Community Conference in Prague, Czech Republic. The goal of the conference, sponsored by Progressive Connexions, was “to... Read More
Workout in Perugia
Mar | 05
by Kathryn Donati, College of William and Mary and Spring ’19 Umbra Rep There are a lot of factors that go into choosing a study abroad program, things like location, program cost, dates, and classes. Fitness usually tends to fall... Read More
Author Idanna Pucci Urges Students to Embrace Curiosity and Perseverance
Feb | 25
On February 19th, the Umbra Institute hosted “An Evening with Idanna Pucci,” author of The Trials of Maria Barbella: The True Story of a 19th-Century Crime of Passion. The novel tells the compelling story of Pucci’s great-grandmother, Cora Slocomb, who... Read More
A Walking Tour of Perugia’s Best Cafés
Feb | 21
by Kathryn Donati, College of William and Mary and Spring '19 Umbra Rep Whether you crave your daily caffeine fix or enjoy the occasional artisanal hot chocolate, your time in Perugia will not be complete until you find your favorite... Read More