Gender and Personality: Visiting Professor Leslie Burton Presents Study to the University of Perugia in Italy
May | 15
Professor Burton presenting at the University of Perugia On May 18th, Umbra’s visiting Professor Leslie Burton (University of Connecticut) presented her study on “Gender and Personality”. A large number of graduate and undergraduate students at the University of Perugia were in attendance,... Read More
SUMMER 2016: Welcome Weekend at the Umbra Institute
May | 11
The Mandatory Safety and Academic Info Meeting This summer’s study abroad semester has kicked off to an exciting start here at the Umbra Institute! Saturday: Umbra staff members waited eagerly at Rome’s Fiumicino airport for General Studies and Intensive Italian... Read More
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