Inspired by the Presence of the Past
Oct | 02
Professor Cynthia Clough and 26 students traveled to Rome to learn about several writers and their influence on Italy. These students, all members of the Creative Writing: Italy of the Imagination course had been preparing for the visit by reading... Read More
Midsemester A Busy Time For Umbra Students
Oct | 02
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
Students Sample The Wines of Italy
Oct | 02
All Umbra students arrive in Perugia anxious to learn more about Italian culture and society. A significant aspect of Italian industry, tradition and daily life revolves around wine, better know as to Italians as vino. One of many Umbra activities... Read More
Love Notes Pass Through Umbra
Oct | 02
The Tandem language exchange program continued this week with a special Valentine's Day celebration. The evening was celebrated in honor of San Valentino, a saint from the Umbrian town of Terni. Italian and American students came together to exchange written... Read More
Student Reflects on Gastronomic Tour of Emilia-Romagna
Oct | 02
When most Americans think of Italy, they think food. Nicole Magpayo, a full-year student from Northeastern University, took a journey to the Emilia-Romagna region to learn more about those food products which make Italy famous. "A major part of this... Read More
Tandem Language Exchange Program Begins
Oct | 02
After the first month of intensive Italian language classes, it was encouraging to see such a large group of students appear for the first Tandem language exhange activity. More than 60 students - both Italians and Americans - gathered for... Read More