Midsemester A Busy Time For Umbra Students
Mar | 05
The Italians call it "Crazy March" for the unexpected changes in weather which mark the transition from winter to spring. The same can be said about this time at Umbra, when students are busy with their academic work, co-curricular excursions,... Read More
2-kilometer food in Perugia
Mar | 04
Rita held up her hands to the Umbra Institute students and said, “This is my trademark, my guarantee.” To say they were calloused is an understatement—no pesticides means more pulling weeds—but it makes any sort of organic label redundant. As... Read More
Community Engagement Updates: Part I
Mar | 03
This time in the semester marks an exciting period at Umbra. Volunteer opportunities, service learning projects, and internships are well underway. Volunteering: Students interested in volunteering with Monimbò, a local Fair Trade cooperative had an informational session yesterday with Milena,... Read More
Umbra Hosts Red-Eye Election Event
Feb | 17
While their Italian neighbors slept peacefully in their beds, Umbra Institute students — many of whom are first-time voters — spent the early hours of the morning glued to classroom seats, watching the 2012 presidential election unfold. From 2 a.m. onward, students,... Read More
Language and Lunch
Feb | 11
This week the Intensive Italian through Culture Summer Program kicked off its Monday lunches at the La Piazzetta. The restaurant, with its Etruscan walls and modern twist on classic Umbrian dishes, sets the stage for these social gatherings. Each Monday,... Read More
Marietta College Junior Megan Mason writes about “embracing the Italian lifestyle”
Feb | 09
"I am in Italy, surrounded by ancient buildings, panoramic views, new people and a new way of life." Marietta College Junior Megan Mason wrote a front-page article for the Marietta newspaper, The Marcolian, about her experience studying abroad in Italy with the... Read More