The SoloItaliano Challenge: Umbra Students Declare “I Don’t Speak English”
Nov | 19
Marc Capparelli (Quinnipiac University) swears to speak only in ItalianThis week, Umbra students embraced an opportunity for full linguistic immersion by participating in the SoloItaliano Challenge. This initiative inspired students to voluntarily put their newly-acquired Italian language skills into practice... Read More6 Things to Know About Your Morning Caffeine Fix
Nov | 16
Each semester, Umbra provides a coffee workshop for students. During this event, Dr. Elisa Ascione, the coordinator of Umbra’s Food Studies and Sustainability Program, presents the history of coffee, including its origin, innovations, and modern cultural significance. Check out the... Read MoreJournalism and Communication in Italy: Umbra’s New Student Club
Nov | 12
Written by Elizabeth Santoro Students discuss brand journalism according to traditional journalistic ethicsThe Umbra Institute kicked off its first journalism club meeting for its study abroad students on Wednesday, Nov. 11th. The first workshop presented by the club, known as... Read MorePerugia: Officially the Youth Capital of Italy for the Year of 2016
Nov | 04
Tuesday, November 3rd, Perugia received the official title as the Youth Capital of Italy for the year of 2016. Perugia received this title because it is known as an exceptional university city whose youth take pride in numerous local, national,... Read MoreExploratory Study Abroad: Umbra Students Travel Italy for an Academic Weekend
Nov | 03
HSIT 350: History and Culture of Food in Italy: This past weekend was a busy one for the Food Studies & Sustainability Program students at Umbra. On Friday, October 30th, after various lectures revolving around the history of olive oil,... Read More
Celebrating Fair Chocolate
Oct | 20
This past weekend, Umbra’s Fair Trade Seminar and Practicum students welcomed Perugia’s “Month of Chocolate” by volunteering for Altrocioccolato, a local festival that presents the concept and products of fair trade. Students arrived as the festival began, on Saturday morning, and... Read More