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
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