The Spring 2025 semester has officially begun! We talked with Dr. Zachary Nowak, our Director, who was excited about the Umbra students meeting their professors. Some Things Change… Zach’s first Arrivals Day was in September 2005, when Umbra welcomed a...
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justitalianthings – JANUARY For American children, dessert is a bargaining chip, an incentive to finish their vegetables and other “good” foods rather than subsisting on sugar alone. But by the time we reach adulthood, even this loose meal structure is...
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Planning your move to Perugia, Italy, is an exciting adventure, but packing for it can feel overwhelming. Whether it’s your first time traveling internationally or you’re a seasoned globetrotter, the hilltop charm of Perugia and its unique lifestyle call for...
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An opinion piece by Reagan Lee The Minimetrò is the coolest little system I have ever seen in terms of public transport. With its seven stops, covering 1.9 miles, you wouldn't think that this will be a big part of...
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An opinion piece by Hayden Bernhardt Ciao a tutti! I’m Hayden Bernhardt, a Fall 2024 Umbra Institute Student. For the past 4 months, I have been away from my home University, Bates College, while studying abroad in Perugia, Italy. This...
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justitalianthings – DECEMBER It’s officially the holiday season! A time of year filled with festive celebrations, magical lights in the centro storico, and, for many Italians, the necessity of a little extra protection against an unseen danger. What is...
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