Navigating the Ups and Downs of Study Abroad
Dec | 15
an opinion piece by Katharine Wells, Umbra Reps Fall '25 When you picture studying in Italy, you imagine cappuccinos, cobblestone streets, fun weekend trips, and maybe a few minor inconveniences like seasonal sickness or a missed train. What you may... Read More
Connecting with Community at Umbra
Dec | 08
An opinion piece by Reyliana Griffin One of the parts of the Umbra Institute that makes it a unique place to study abroad, is the existence of service learning projects in the classroom. The purpose of service learning projects is... Read More
Umbra Professor Luca Gatti Publishes Second Book
Dec | 01
Less than a year after successfully defending his doctoral dissertation, the Umbra Institute’s Professor Luca Gatti has published it as a book. A Woman at the Center of the Anti-Fascist Struggle The historiography of Italians who fought against fascism... Read More
10 Things I learned About Myself While Studying Abroad In Perugia
Nov | 25
Opinion piece by Meredith Stemm, Umbra Reps Fall '25 Before studying abroad, I thought I had a pretty good sense of who I was. But living in Perugia–navigating steep streets, slow mornings, spontaneous train rides, and classes I genuinely love–revealed... Read More
Studying Abroad, Without Leaving
Nov | 07
An opinion piece by Bianca Gnoli, University of Perugia student at the Umbra Institute, Fall 2025 If you’re wondering why there are Italian students studying at the Umbra Institute, this blog is for you. The differences between the Italian and... Read More
Say It in Italian: An Umbra Student’s Guide to Everyday Phrases
Oct | 21
An opnion piece by Emerson Sheehan A key element to the experience of living abroad is making the effort to immerse yourself in another culture. What better way to do this than through language? Whether you are ordering a coffee... Read More