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
Budgeting Perugia
Feb | 19
by Ruby Dann, University of Connecticut and Spring '19 Umbra Rep When I first began the process of deciding to study abroad, my highest concern was money. I was excited to encounter international travel, culture, and academics but deterred by... Read More
Perchè in Italia? Why Study Abroad in Italy?
Feb | 15
By McKenna Brooks, Fall 2018 Umbra Rep Ciao! If you're reading this, then that probably means you're thinking about studying abroad in Italy. YAY! How exciting! When I decided to study abroad, I was very torn about where I wanted... Read More
What the Food and Sustainability Studies Program Means to Me
Feb | 14
By Ashley Palmer, Fall 2018 Umbra Rep And so we sat down once again, together— this time not as strangers, but rather as friends. It seems like just yesterday, this fall’s Food and Sustainability Studies Program students first gathered at... Read More
What You Should Know about Studying in an Italian University
Feb | 13
Written by Fall 2018 Alumni: Garrett Yocklin (University of Maryland) Umbra Program: Direct Enrollment at the University of Perugia During the Fall 2018 semester in Perugia, I had the opportunity to study through the Umbra Institute’s Direct Enrollment program at... Read More