Comments for The Umbra Institute - Study Abroad in Italy http://www.umbra.org Study Abroad in Italy - Perugia Tue, 21 Feb 2012 10:34:09 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on Tour of Perugia’s Rarely Seen Underground by Video from Perugia’s Underground | The Umbra Institute - Study Abroad in Italy http://www.umbra.org/blog/2012/tour-of-perugias-rarely-seen-underground/#comment-303 Video from Perugia’s Underground | The Umbra Institute - Study Abroad in Italy Tue, 21 Feb 2012 10:34:09 +0000 http://www.umbra.org/?p=16797#comment-303 [...] Tour of Perugia's Rarely Seen Underground [...] [...] Tour of Perugia's Rarely Seen Underground [...]

]]> Comment on A weekend in Florence! A guide to museums, restaurants, and gelaterie. by Americani a Firenze! A new show at Palazzo Strozzi | The Umbra Institute http://www.umbra.org/blog/2012/a-weekend-in-florence-a-guide-to-museums-restaurants-and-gelaterie/#comment-220 Americani a Firenze! A new show at Palazzo Strozzi | The Umbra Institute Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:10:55 +0000 http://www.umbra.org/?p=16280#comment-220 [...] Palazzo Strozzi in Florence. It’ll run until July 15th but, as you’d know if you read our other post about visiting Florence, it will almost certainly be [...] [...] Palazzo Strozzi in Florence. It’ll run until July 15th but, as you’d know if you read our other post about visiting Florence, it will almost certainly be [...]

]]> Comment on Academics by Preparing for the Fall 2008 Semester: Are You Ready?! | The Umbra Institute http://www.umbra.org/academics/#comment-178 Preparing for the Fall 2008 Semester: Are You Ready?! | The Umbra Institute Fri, 27 Jan 2012 13:25:32 +0000 http://localhost/umbra/public/?page_id=9#comment-178 [...] Academics [...] [...] Academics [...]

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]]> Comment on Volunteering and More by Volunteering During Study Abroad with a Fairtrade Cooperative | The Umbra Institute http://www.umbra.org/academics/volunteering-and-more/#comment-144 Volunteering During Study Abroad with a Fairtrade Cooperative | The Umbra Institute Tue, 24 Jan 2012 14:00:50 +0000 http://www.umbra.org/?page_id=12918#comment-144 [...] Volunteering and More [...] [...] Volunteering and More [...]

]]> Comment on Umbra Wishes You Happy Holidays by Nicola http://www.umbra.org/blog/2011/happy-holidays/#comment-135 Nicola Wed, 18 Jan 2012 14:09:00 +0000 http://www.umbra.org/?p=16060#comment-135 It's "Christmas" lights...and Merry Christmas...Not "Happy Holidays" It's Italy, recognize the faith. It’s “Christmas” lights…and Merry Christmas…Not “Happy Holidays” It’s Italy, recognize the faith.

]]> Comment on Umbra Student’s Blog a Good Example of Life in Perugia! by Kathleen http://www.umbra.org/blog/2011/umbra-students-blog-a-good-example-of-life-in-perugia/#comment-122 Kathleen Sat, 14 Jan 2012 14:14:42 +0000 http://www.umbra.org/?p=15988#comment-122 Like the blog Like the blog

]]> Comment on Academics by Welcome Spring Students | The Umbra Institute http://www.umbra.org/academics/#comment-111 Welcome Spring Students | The Umbra Institute Tue, 10 Jan 2012 13:30:55 +0000 http://localhost/umbra/public/?page_id=9#comment-111 [...] Academics [...] [...] Academics [...]

]]> Comment on “Un Anno Fa.” by kathya arellano http://www.umbra.org/blog/2012/un-anno-fa/#comment-110 kathya arellano Sun, 08 Jan 2012 16:00:56 +0000 http://www.umbra.org/?p=16136#comment-110 thanks for sharing i think the same! Perugia is an enchanted little town that stole my heart hope i can go back and one day have my kids live the experience too. thanks for sharing i think the same!
Perugia is an enchanted little town that stole my heart
hope i can go back and one day have my kids live the experience too.

]]> Comment on What to Pack for Studying Abroad in Italy! by Stephanie Davis http://www.umbra.org/blog/2012/what-to-pack-for-studying-abroad-in-italy/#comment-108 Stephanie Davis Wed, 04 Jan 2012 15:40:47 +0000 http://www.umbra.org/?p=16126#comment-108 You will probably need a bag of coins for gelato! For ladies, a side satchel might be more convenient and safer than a shoulder purse. You will probably need an extra towel and washcloth but can purchase those in Italy...they're cheaper in the US but save your luggage some room going and coming. PACK LIGHT! Like they said...there are NO elevators. Our group learned this the hard way after dragging a 50+ lb. bag and carry on 4 flights of steps during the summer. Same principle applies when going on weekend trips...do pack light! Wear comfortable shoes... Birkenstock sandals are very popular in Italy so if you don't want to wear tennis shoes, these are a nice alternative. And as suggested previously, make a few copies of your passport. You can keep these in your apartment, but when you go on weekend excursions, you might be more comfortable carrying around the copy opposed to the actual passport. Also right down where you are staying and the school's location. This might come in handy during the beginning of your trip if you get lost or if you're in a taxi. The bus system is super confusing and will take some time figuring it out, but the staff at Umbria are most helpful with this. And don't forget your camera with extra batteries! Hope that helps! You will probably need a bag of coins for gelato! For ladies, a side satchel might be more convenient and safer than a shoulder purse. You will probably need an extra towel and washcloth but can purchase those in Italy…they’re cheaper in the US but save your luggage some room going and coming. PACK LIGHT! Like they said…there are NO elevators. Our group learned this the hard way after dragging a 50+ lb. bag and carry on 4 flights of steps during the summer. Same principle applies when going on weekend trips…do pack light! Wear comfortable shoes… Birkenstock sandals are very popular in Italy so if you don’t want to wear tennis shoes, these are a nice alternative.

And as suggested previously, make a few copies of your passport. You can keep these in your apartment, but when you go on weekend excursions, you might be more comfortable carrying around the copy opposed to the actual passport. Also right down where you are staying and the school’s location. This might come in handy during the beginning of your trip if you get lost or if you’re in a taxi. The bus system is super confusing and will take some time figuring it out, but the staff at Umbria are most helpful with this. And don’t forget your camera with extra batteries!
Hope that helps!

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