Umbra’s Didactic Garden: New Collaboration with UniPg’s Green Team
Feb | 06
The Umbra Institute's didactic garden, Orto Sole, will be an outdoor laboratory for a new collaboration between the University of Perugia's Department of Agricultural, Food and Environmental Sciences (UniPG). Headed by Professor David Grohmann, the UniPG Green Teams consists of... Read More
How-to: A Packing Guide for Your Spring Semester Abroad
Jan | 28
By Lauren Lewis (she/her/hers) - Umbra Rep Spring '20 and UConn student I was three days away from my abroad adventure in Perugia, Italy. I had already fully packed three suitcases and my carry-on and was anxiously counting down the... Read More
Umbra and Local Universities Sign Agreement
Dec | 09
As part of its Fall 2021 re-opening, The Umbra Institute has renewed its historic agreements with both local Italian universities in Perugia. Founded in 1999, the Institute has hosted American students in Perugia for over two decades. In 2006, then-director... Read More
Best Spots to Eat on a Budget in Perugia: Lexi’s Selection
Nov | 24
By Umbra Rep Lexi De Marinis, University of Richmond Looking for a quick lunch between classes, or maybe a spot for a nicer local dinner? Here are my favorite places to eat in Perugia for every occasion. Sandwich: Piada... Read More
A Taste of Cafés in Perugia
Nov | 15
Written by Umbra Rep Noah Singer, University of Vermont Coming to study abroad in Perugia, one of my goals was to find a charming café where I could read, write, do homework, or simply relax and people-watch. As you could... Read More
Harvesting Wine Grapes and Olives: My Immersion into the Italian Culture
Oct | 26
by Umbra Rep Timothy Ringie, University of Massachusetts Amherst When I began planning out my study abroad experience over a year ago, the thing that captivated me the most was the idea of immersing myself in a new culture to... Read More