Meeting Halfway: My Thoughts about Language Learning
Oct | 31
By Justin Lewis, Umbra Rep Fall 2018 When I first arrived here in Perugia, I tried to have as few expectations as possible in regards to what I would learn and experience. However, being in the Italian Direct Enrollment Program... Read More
Service Learning while Abroad – Photographing Unique Handmade Products
Oct | 18
Written by: Gabrielle Sherman, Umbra Rep Fall 2018 Photo credit: Callie Cinque My Introduction to Photography class at the Umbra Institute’s just concluded one of our service learning projects. We were learned about advertising and how to take photographs that... Read More
Truffle Hunting for Health
Oct | 03
Written by: Jena Wood, Umbra Summer 2017 student Published in the West Chester Living Magazine - September 2018 Truffle hunting, vineyard pruning, coffee tasting, creating traditional Mediterranean recipes and tending to goats are not activities you typically find on the... Read More
A Love Letter to Perugia from Kelly O’Connell – Fall ’08 Student
Sep | 07
We are glad to publish this Alumni contribution. Kelly O'Connell was a student at Umbra during the Fall '08 semester. Dear Perugia, We met 10 years ago, can you believe it?! I distinctly remember the nervousness I felt getting ready... Read More
Umbra App Quick Facts
Aug | 28
WELCOME TO THE UMBRA APP! Use the App to get in touch with faculty, Umbra staff, and fellow students. View upcoming events, check out local maps and discounts, share photos of your adventures, and more! Below are a few of... Read More
6 Things to Pack for Your Fall Semester in Perugia
Aug | 21
Are you planning to study abroad in Perugia, Italy this fall? We at the Umbra Institute have constructed a list of 6 things you shouldn’t forget to pack for your fall abroad in Perugia. This list is not everything you... Read More