Embracing and Navigating the Italian Lifestyle
Jan | 23
An Opinion Piece by Alexandra Ahlbeck When I decided to study in Italy, I braced myself for culture shock, particularly in adapting to a new language and attending school in a foreign country. Yet, some unexpected aspects caught me off... Read More
Welcome to a New Semester! Insights from Director Dr. Zach Nowak
Jan | 18
Welcome to a new semester at the Umbra Institute in Perugia! As we embrace the start of this academic period, we have the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Zachary Nowak, our Director, who shared his insights and aspirations for this... Read More
Perugia Through a Student’s Eyes: Navigating Markets, Music, and the Food Scene
Dec | 18
A Personal Guide to Perugia by Allie Ahlbeck Studying abroad can be intimidating. You are in a new place, with a new culture and it can be daunting to encounter the unknown. While these feelings of uncertainty and unfamiliarity are... Read More
Celebrating my Birthday in Italy
Dec | 13
An opinion piece by Amelia Daly Embarking on an International Adventure: My Leap from Connecticut to Perugia Hello, I'm Amelia Daly, a 19-year-old student from the University of Connecticut, currently studying abroad in Perugia, Italy. I grew up in Connecticut... Read More
A Student’s Guide to a Relaxing and Affordable Weekend in Perugia
Dec | 07
While there are plenty of events and places to visit in Perugia and its surroundings, here is a top list of recommendations and things to do from one of our Umbra Reps students, Janet Scharmer. Studying in central Italy presents... Read More
Making Friends Abroad
Nov | 17
An opinion piece by Vanessa Sordello Who would I go on adventures with? One of my biggest concerns before moving abroad was making friends. I was so eager to satisfy my list of activities that when it came down to... Read More