36 Hours in Perugia
Aug | 25
Luckily our students get to stay longer, but it was nice to have the recognition of being one of Italy's (and, heck Europe's) best places to visit. The New York Times travel section gave a shout-out to Perugia, describing a... Read More
4-19-2011 Umbra students participate in an important psychological study.
Aug | 02
Umbra Institute students have been, for the past several years, subjects in a study undertaken by the University of Perugia and La Sapienza University in Rome. Previous research has demonstrated that Asians tend to process information more holistically than Westerners.... Read More
Umbra Students Crucial to Study
Aug | 02
Umbra students have been helping with an intercultural research project for years as both research interns and subjects. (more…) Read More
Get your ticket!
Aug | 02
After three months away from the Stars & Stripes, Umbra Institute students who study abroad in Italy are ready for a change away from pizza, pasta, and canoli. Which is why the "Trattoria Americana" tickets have been an easy sell.... Read More
Umbria Jazz is Here!
Jul | 02
Perugia's annual jazz festival, Umbria Jazz, begins in just two days! Harvard students, Intensive Italian students and USC/Clemson students will be here to enjoy the concerts and festivities. Perugia's piazze are already lively as it is in the summer but... Read More
Taste of Italy
Jun | 02
Last Thursday, during a wine tasting in a local Perugian enoteca, Umbra students transformed into knowledgeable wine connoisseurs. The art of vino came alive thanks to the expert, Sylvia, and the helpful enoteca owner and staff. They explained everything from... Read More