A Taste of Cafés in Perugia
Nov | 15
Written by Umbra Rep Noah Singer, University of Vermont Coming to study abroad in Perugia, one of my goals was to find a charming café where I could read, write, do homework, or simply relax and people-watch. As you could... Read More
Umbra Students Involve Local Children in their Community Project
Oct | 28
Haley Donathan demonstrates pumpkin carving during the Borgo Bello Halloween Bash. Students taking part in ESUS 310: Placemaking: Creating Sustainable Urban Spaces and Communities have joined the local community as part of their study abroad experience in Perugia, Italy. As... Read More
Harvesting Wine Grapes and Olives: My Immersion into the Italian Culture
Oct | 26
by Umbra Rep Timothy Ringie, University of Massachusetts Amherst When I began planning out my study abroad experience over a year ago, the thing that captivated me the most was the idea of immersing myself in a new culture to... Read More
Umbra Institute Assumes Management of Urban Garden
Oct | 22
Starting in September 2021, the Umbra Institute assumed management of the urban garden known as “Orto Sole” (pronounced “orto-soul-ay”) to develop it as a living laboratory for the Institute’s Food, Sustainability and Environment program. Until recently, Orto Sole was a... Read More
Grocery Shopping in Perugia
Oct | 13
By Lexi DeMarinis, University of Richmond When you first arrive in Perugia, Italy for your semester abroad you will most likely spend the first week trying every pizzeria, pasta dish, and torta al testo in town. Then, you will realize... Read More
Reflections: Critically Analyzing Disabilities and Inclusion in Italy
Oct | 11
A practicum student getting hands-on experience in the Orto Sinergico “Our experience here will be something that we never forget and we are truly grateful for this opportunity,” wrote Abigail Kayes and Caroline Florenzo in a reflective letter to Fontenuovo,... Read More