SoloItaliano Challenge: A Microcosm of Immersion
Mar | 24
John Cortese and Liz Schasel, winners of Spring 16 SoloItaliano. Elizabeth Schasel believes that “being able to speak Italian has without a doubt been the most rewarding part about being abroad in Italy.” Not surprisingly, she was one of the... Read More
The Fun of Food Studies in Italy
Mar | 21
Students prepare the day's dessert [ Students enjoy the results of their cooking efforts The Umbra Institute hosts a Food & Sustainability study abroad program in Perugia Italy. The entire program, consisting of two core courses and one elective food course,... Read More
Making a Difference Abroad: Umbra Students Work with UNICEF
Mar | 16
Umbra Student creates her UNICEF Pigotta doll's ID cardMany students who choose to study abroad at the Umbra Institute, in Perugia, Italy, are looking for more than a classroom experience overseas. That is why, this spring, Umbra students are once... Read More
Happy Women’s Day from Italy
Mar | 07
Women's Day recognizes the achievements of Women This week, Italy celebrates La Giornata Internazionale della Donna, International Women’s Day, with a special gift: free entrance to State Museums and cultural events, to women throughout the country, during the festivities of... Read More
Gamification: The Art of Learning through Play
Mar | 04
The Umbra Institute is now experimenting with aspects of gamification, a practice that puts into play the strongest element of Umbra’s education philosophy: immersive community engagement.Gamification of learning is a powerful education tool that implements a “game-style” atmosphere, to motivate... Read More
Studying Archaeology in Italy: Learning the Etruscan Mystery
Mar | 01
Students visit Etruscan tombs “We know more about the dead people of the Etruscan world than about the living,” said Professor Giampiero Bevagna this past weekend as he led HIS 360: Perugia, Etruria, and the Deep History of Italy (a course... Read More