Moving to a new home, especially in a different country, is a significant life change that comes with both excitement and uncertainty. While the experience opens doors to new opportunities, cultures, and friendships, it also requires adjustment and effort to...
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An opinion piece by Riley Kilfoyl, Umbra Reps Celiac and gluten-free friends, are you worried about dining in Perugia? Going out to eat is a fun and easy way to explore a city, get to know friends, and try new...
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justitalianthings – FEBRUARY Growing up in Texas, I was used to seeing flu season info sheets plastered everywhere, usually in both English and Spanish. That’s how I first learned that in Spanish, the flu is la gripe. In French? Same...
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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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