Umbra Goes to Amalfi Coast
Sep | 26
The first of a series of Umbra Optional Trips took place last weekend. Forty-five students experienced southern Italy for three days as they toured the ancient city of Pompeii, walked the winding streets of Sorrento, gazed at aqua-blue and green... Read MoreAn Unforgettable Italian Experience
Sep | 26
Few Americans have ever had the experience of slipping into hot springs, water heated naturally by underground geological activity…but Umbra students did just that this weekend. Under a fall moon the group set out on a bus with staff members... Read MoreUmbra Students in Cucina
Sep | 20
As part of a rich cultural activities series, the first of a number of Umbra Cooking Classes began last night. Professional chef and part-time resident of Perugia, Christine Hickman, walked the students through a recipe for traditional Italian gnocchi (potato... Read More
Fall’s First Tandem
Sep | 14
More than fifty students gathered on Wednesday evening for the first Fall 2006 Tandem event. As an ice-breaker, Umbra offered soft drinks, snacks and introduced the new students to an Italian tradition, l’aperitivo. While at the beginning everyone was a... Read More
SBU Students Get VIP Access to Vatican
Sep | 14
The Summer Session ended several months ago, but with the intensive pace of the 5-week program and the excitement surrounding Italy’s World Cup victory, we neglected to share one of the best stories of the year. Nearly every student who... Read MorePhoto Professor Turns Hobby into Smiles
Sep | 14
One of the best parts of studying abroad in Italy is the food. Students enjoy grabbing a piping hot cornetto to go with their creamy cappuccino on the way to class at their favorite café almost as much as topping... Read More