Nov | 08
On Friday, November 2nd and Saturday, November 3rd, the Roman Empire class trekked through Rome to see first-hand the monuments, forums, and geography of their class material. The first activity was a walk that followed the same path as the... Read MoreNov | 07
While their Italian neighbors slept peacefully in their beds, Umbra Institute students — many of whom are first-time voters — spent the early hours of the morning glued to classroom seats, watching the 2012 presidential election unfold. From 2 a.m. onward, students,... Read MoreNov | 05
“There’s an old peasant proverb: ‘Leave the land a little better than you found it,’” said Stefano Cantelmo, head engineer for Montevibiano Vecchio Winery in Italy. Standing 20 feet below ground level, Umbra Institute students listened carefully to Cantelmo as... Read MoreNov | 05
The center streets of Perugia are vibrant with crowds of Perugini and tourists alike perusing the dozens of stands selling everything from gilded candlesticks to Slovakian sausages for the Fiera dei Morti, a five-day Italian celebration akin to the Day... Read MoreNov | 02
After studying at the Umbra Institute in spring 2010, Stephanie Ostroff decided to pursue a career in international education. Today concludes her second week as a study abroad coordinator at Drexel University in Philadelphia, Penn. “In my new job, I'll... Read MoreOct | 27
After a 10-day mid-semester break, Umbra Institute students are pouring back into Perugia in time for the conclusion of EuroChocolate, Perugia’s annual chocolate festival during which the city center is crowded with cocoa-lovers from across the world sampling and purchasing... Read More