Jun | 13
Over sangria and snacks, 50 Italians and Americans bonded over linguistic and cultural differences and similarities during the first Tandem of the summer semester at il Birraio Wednesday evening. Umbra students practice Italian with native speakers at the Tandem language... Read MoreJun | 12
Last night, students wandered down twisting streets to find Pizza e Musica, a hidden Perugia pizzeria that once served as a convent, and participate in the favorite Umbra Pizza Workshop. Umbra staff members Julie Falk and Laura Fronduti shattered more... Read MoreJun | 10
Wednesday evening, a group of Umbra Institute students boned up on their dinner party conversation at a wine tasting at Énonè, a favorite Perugian enoteca. With the guidance of longtime sommelier Silvia Bartolini, the students learned to analyze wine based... Read MoreJun | 05
General Studies and Intensive Italian students collided at Umbra Pizza Night, held Tuesday evening at Pizzeria La Botte. Umbra Student Services Assistant Marco "James" Bagli estimated that 96 percent of the student population attended the favorite event last night. "You... Read MoreJun | 04
Students flock toward one of the many panoramic views on the Nooks and Crannies Tour. Sunday, the sunniest day Perugia had seen in weeks, coincided with the Festa della Repubblica, a national holiday celebrating Italy's transformation into a republic after... Read MoreJun | 03
Intensive Italian students arrived at Rome Fiumicino Airport Friday, beginning the intensive six-week immersion program. After an evening at Perugia Hotel Giò, students moved into their apartments on Saturday morning. That afternoon, they took Italian placement exams and attended a... Read More