Studying Abroad through the Mountains of Saint Francis
May | 10
Prof. Paxton and the HIS 360 class pose for a picture in Furlo Park after learning the importance of the Furlo Gorge This semester, Connecticut College professor, Fred Paxton, is leading a faculty-led program which offers students the opportunity to... Read More
Cross-cultural Community Engagement in Italy
Apr | 23
Yesterday, Spring 2016 Umbra students celebrated their achievements as the end of their study abroad experience in Perugia, Italy approaches. Students came together to share their semester experiences with the Umbra community through Community Engagement Presentations and Events, such as:... Read More
SoloItaliano Challenge: A Microcosm of Immersion
Apr | 15
Elizabeth Schasel believes that “being able to speak Italian has without a doubt been the most rewarding part about being abroad in Italy.” Not surprisingly, she was one of the winners of this semester’s SoloItaliano Challenge! Schasel is a... Read More
Making a Difference Abroad: Umbra Students Work with UNICEF
Apr | 14
Umbra Student creates her UNICEF Pigotta doll's ID card Many students who choose to study abroad at the Umbra Institute, in Perugia, Italy, are looking for more than a classroom experience overseas. That is why, this spring, Umbra students are... Read More
How to Celebrate Easter in Italy
Apr | 13
Italian culture is one of strong family and religious roots. For this reason, festivities such as Christmas and Easter carry multiple traditions and events. Some of the most popular, among Italians at Umbra, can be found below: Food, Food, and... Read More
A Fresco View from Borgo Bello, Perugia
Apr | 11
Materials used for Fresco Painting - photo by Laura Kastner Each semester, Umbra students enroll in ARFP 210: Fresco Painting, a course taught by Professor William Pettit, that focuses on the material procedures of fresco art as well as its... Read More