Experientia Docet – Umbra’s Mission
Jan | 06
“Experientia docet,” Learning by experiencing. One must, however, be open to what experience teaches, and always be ready to change. In keeping with this philosophy, Umbra has instituted a new format for the first week of classes, in which students... Read MoreDiscovering Perugia’s Secrets
Jan | 06
It was an overcast Sunday in Perugia, one for museum-going or a latte macchiato in a café, but the mediocre weather did not stop Umbra students from coming to the Perugia “Nooks and Crannies Tour.” StudentServices Assistant Zach Nowak lead... Read More
Winter’s Late Arrival
Jan | 06
Usually during this time of year, students and locals pass by the fountain and likely see it iced over. With the recent mild weather however, the city seems more reminiscent of June rather than January. Favorite outdoor activities in town... Read More110 Tandem
Jan | 06
Yesterday was the second and one of the best Tandem meetings. The meeting, organized along with eGeneration, a local organization that works with university students, took place in the 100Dieci cafe of the University of Perugia. The live jazz band... Read MorePizza Pizza Pizza
Jan | 06
For most Americans, pizza and Italy go hand in hand...luckily it’s the same for most Italians. Last night the Umbra Institute packed more than a hundred and thirty of its students into the Paiolo Pizzeria in the historic center of... Read MoreFrom Clay To Bisque
Jan | 06
The U. Grazia ceramics store is the 13th oldest company in the world. Some of their pottery dates back to the 1400s, which explains the success of the majolica today—they’ve had many years to perfect their craft. On a recent... Read More