A Student’s Guide to a Relaxing and Affordable Weekend in Perugia
Jan | 10
While studying in the center of Italy, it is easy to get carried away planning weekend trips due to the countless beautiful destinations nearby. Nevertheless, traveling weekend after weekend becomes exhausting let alone expensive, so you will likely find yourself... Read More
Packing Essentials for Studying Abroad
Jan | 02
A practical guide to packing smart, light, and stress-free Packing for studying abroad can feel overwhelming. You’re not just going on a trip — you’re moving your life to a new country for months. The key is finding the balance... Read More
Umbra Professor Luca Gatti Receives Doctorate
Dec | 19
Umbra professor Luca Gatti is now Dr. Luca Gatti. Gatti, who has taught Italian language and culture courses at The Umbra Institute since the post-Covid reopening in Fall 2021, today successfully defended his doctoral thesis at the University of Barcelona... Read More
My Journey Learning Italian in Perugia
Dec | 11
An opinion piece by Hayden Bernhardt Ciao a tutti! I’m Hayden Bernhardt, a Fall 2024 Umbra Institute Student. For the past 4 months, I have been away from my home University, Bates College, while studying abroad in Perugia, Italy. This... Read More
Baby It’s Cold Outside: Colpo d’aria
Dec | 10
justitalianthings – DECEMBER It’s officially the holiday season! A time of year filled with festive celebrations, magical lights in the centro storico, and, for many Italians, the necessity of a little extra protection against an unseen danger. What is... Read More
New research confirms “the Umbra Effect”
Dec | 09
A just-published academic journal article confirms what Umbra staff have long suspected: that studying at The Umbra Institute can actually change students. The Way to Measure Personal Growth: Surprising Gains in Global Perspectives Every Umbra staff member can think of... Read More