Tour of the Town
Mar | 05
With a breathtaking summer sun setting over the green hills of the Umbria region, Umbra Institute staff member Zach wrapped up his "Nooks and Crannies" tour of Perugia for the newly arrived Full Immersion students. The walking tour provided students... Read More
9-30-2010 Sewing to Save Lives
Mar | 02
Umbra students benefit from helping others with community engagement activities. With a needle and thread in hand, students began sewing their very own Pigotta doll for UNICEF, the United Nations Children's Fund. Every week, student volunteers will work towards creating... Read More
Welcome Back Aperitivo
Mar | 02
Yesterday night the Birraio hosted the Umbra Institute's welcome back aperitivo. Students tired from all of their Fall Break travel were able to kick back on the Birraio's comfy couch-seats and have a bite to eat while recounting their adventures in... Read More
Happy Anniversary, Perugia!
Mar | 02
Perugia celebrated its 150th anniversary of liberation from the Swiss Guard on September 14th. To commemorate, numerous speeches and musical event were held in the center of the city. Italian law enforcement officials dressed in the traditional garb of the... Read More
The Sun Always Shines in Tuscany
Mar | 02
This weekend Brother Sun vacationed with 39 Umbra Students, leaving the rest of Italy wet and without his warm company. Then again, Tuscany does tend to attract all sorts of visitors… Students spent Saturday morning in the undulating Cecina valley;... Read More
Goooo Team Umbra!
Mar | 02
On Saturday, Umbra students dusted off their soccer shoes for maybe the first time in years to play calcio, the national sport of Italy. They brought their Umbra spirit all the way to victory, winning several soccer matches against the... Read More