I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for…Gelato
Oct | 02
What’s better than ice cream on a sizzling summer evening? Two things, actually: Italian gelato, and sprucing up your language skills. As any Umbra student worth their salt knows, Italian gelato is in a class of its own. Its creamy... Read More
L’Infiorate in Spello
Oct | 02
A colorful awakening Sunday morning awaited Umbra students, as they stumbled out of bed and down to Perugia’s central station, to hop the first (and earliest) train south, towards the little town of Spello. Spello’s “Infiorate”– literally, “the flowering” –... Read More
Umbra Proposes a Toast
Oct | 02
Umbra would like to congratulate photography professor, Philippa Stannard, as she has recently picked up the new title of "Sommelier." Ms. Stannard embarked upon the challenge of becoming a wine expert in February of 2005. As of this past May... Read More
Una Serata Indimenticabile a Perugia
Oct | 02
“Come ,on hurry up..it’s late…” … “Fratelli..D’Italia…l’Italia se destà… e...”...“ohhh damn it’s starting, they are singing,”... “ singing???... who knows the words?”, “so where we going?”, “dunno, I’m starving, it’s eight, haven’t had dinner” let’s go to Ferrari or Hogan’s”...... Read More
Ci vediamo a Settembre!
Oct | 02
The Institute will resume its activities in September with the start of the Fall 2006 semester. Until then, we will have limited blog updates. Enjoy the summer and see you in September! Read More
Nothing is Better than Southern Italian Sun
Oct | 02
Aqua-blue glistening water, tangy yellow lemons, spectacular, breath-taking views, world-class food with world-class hospitality all smothered under the warm, soothing southern Italian sun. That’s just some of what Umbra students experienced for three glorious days while on the Umbra optional... Read More