Top 5 To-Do’s Before Leaving Perugia!
Feb | 02
December has officially arrived, and the Fall 2011 students have two weeks left in Perugia and at the Umbra Institute. Knowing how quickly time will fly between exams, final papers, and saying goodbye to new friends, here are the Umbra... Read More
Final Art Show of Fall 11 Class
Feb | 02
Art? Check. Refreshments? Check. Big turnout? Check. Students, staff and professors gathered this afternoon in Umbra’s art studio at Via dei Priori to sip some wine and admire this semester’s photos and frescoes. Ancient Rome was this semester’s backdrop theme... Read More
Umbra Student’s Blog a Good Example of Life in Perugia!
Feb | 02
Umbra Student Hannah Forster, who also volunteers for UNICEF's Pigotta Project (for which an UmbraViews video was recently made) has been writing a blog throughout her time in Italy. The blog, titled "longlivethewallswecrashedthrough" chronicles her travels throughout Europe (think Paris,... Read More
A Walk Through the Renaissance
Jan | 02
The fortunate students of the Umbra Institute's Renaissance Art course got what few who visit Florence receive: a professional tour that, in two days' time, visits all of the major sites. What could be better? How about an expert in... Read More
Benvenuti!
Jan | 02
And the summer students are finally here! With everyone housed safe and sound, groceries put into cupboards and classes started, Perugia’s newest residents are finally beginning to settle into their home for the next six weeks. Since they’ve... Read More
Benvenuti in Italia!
Jan | 02
After the first group of students arrived last Wednesday to direct enroll in the Italian university system, today's the day the rest of Umbra students touch down on Italian soil. Arriving at Rome's Fiumicino airport, they will be greeted by... Read More