Welcome Aperitivo a Success
Jan | 11
Umbra students enjoy refreshments during the Welcome Aperitivo at il Birraio Wednesday evening. Umbra students, staff, and faculty gathered at Perugia’s il Birraio for the Welcome Aperitivo, a favorite semester tradition, Wednesday evening. Sitting on plush cushions or under exotic... Read More
Why to study abroad in Italy with Umbra – Responses from student survey
Jan | 08
A recent survey completed by more than 75 percent of Umbra Fall 2012 students revealed that the average student ultimately decided to study at the Umbra Institute to practice Italian in a smaller, more affordable city, enroll in the Food... Read More
Spring Semester Underway
Jan | 07
Freshly arrived from the U.S., Umbra Spring 2013 students smile from the Perugian steps before an orientation meeting on Sunday. Umbra Spring 2013 students flew into Fiumicino Airport in Rome on Friday and have barely stopped moving since. After a whirlwind... Read MoreHappy New Year’s Eve from Umbra!
Dec | 31
While the world hovers on the brink of 2013, Umbra faculty and staff members are preparing for the incoming students, who will be met by Umbra staff at the Rome airport, Fiumicino, starting Friday morning. Upon their arrival, students will... Read MoreUmbra Semester Comes to a Festive Conclusion
Dec | 22
The world did not end yesterday, but the Umbra Institute Fall 2012 semester did. The last few weeks have seen Umbra students bustling about school and city, cramming for finals, purchasing token Italian gifts, and soaking in their remaining time... Read MoreUmbra Students Meet Italian Cinema Star
Dec | 04
After watching his work in “La Meglio Gioventù” for an Umbra Institute class, students attended a lecture by Italy’s beloved actor Luigi Lo Cascio at l’Università per Stranieri di Perugia last week. Umbra Institute student Effie Morway poses with famous... Read More