An opinion piece by Elke Schrenk, Spring 2026 A recap of the Food, Sustainability, and Environment program for a trip to Scuola del Tartufo, where students learned about the process, history, and policy surrounding truffle cultivation. Truffles are a highly...
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An opinion piece by Elke Schrenk, Spring 2026 Planning travel can be stressful, especially in a new country. While in the US we are well accustomed to long road trips in our own cars, in Italy public transportation is the...
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An opinion piece by Elke Schrenk, Spring 2026 Aside from the city’s rich history and vibrant student life, Perugia is also well known for its chocolate. As a part of my Global Sustainable Business course, I was able to visit...
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An opinion piece by Elke Schrenk, Spring 2026 When preparing to study abroad, it is helpful to have an idea of what daily life is like in Italy. Here, I will walk through what I did on Tuesday, February 17...
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An opinion piece by Elke Schrenk, Spring 2026 In the time leading up to studying abroad, I felt unsure of whether Perugia would be the right fit for me. I worried about choosing a smaller town in a lesser known...
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San Costanzo is the patron saint of Perugia, and every year at the end of January the city comes together to celebrate his life through religious ceremonies and cultural events.The official celebration takes place on January 29th, which is a...
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