An Opinion Piece by Catalina Lora Most students know that they want to study abroad, however picking the location and program can be really difficult. Better stated, for me, I wanted to choose the right fit for me overall of...
Read MoreMoving 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...
Read MoreAn 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...
Read Morejustitalianthings – 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...
Read MoreThe 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...
Read Morejustitalianthings – 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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