Umbra Student Tackles International and Comparative Education
Jan | 25
Sarah Fuller, a student in Early Childhood and Special Education as well as International Studies from Elizabethtown College, chose to attend the Umbra Institute during the Fall 2015 semester to complete a self-directed research project. Sarah’s research is to be... Read More
Italy is Recognized as the Best Country for Study Abroad
Jan | 21
An article by U.S. News has officially declared that Italy is ranked as the best country to study abroad, according to millennials from around the world. This means that Italy, in addition to being known as the home for top... Read More
How to Vote from Overseas
Jan | 16
As some of you may be aware, the U.S. Embassy in Rome has recently emailed all U.S. citizens in Italy, reminding them of their right to vote in the 2016 elections In order to ensure that you can vote in the 2016 U.S.... Read More
Intensive Italian Adventures Abroad
Jan | 14
Umbra’s Spring 2016 students arrived this past weekend to begin their Study Abroad experience in Perugia, Italy. Throughout the weekend, students were welcomed into the Hotel Giò before being shown to their apartments and taking part in a weekend of... Read More
Studying Abroad in Italy: Reflecting and Sharing the Experience of a Lifetime
Dec | 21
Students enjoy Monday's Photo Art Show The Fall 2015 General Studies Program has officially come to an end. In order to reflect on their study abroad experience and share their interpretation of life in Italy with the Umbra community, students... Read More
Umbra Staff Shares How to have a Buon Natale in Umbria
Dec | 18
Due to its history and modern relationship with the Catholic Church, Italy is a country that gets particularly excited about the Christmas season and its celebration. In the past, the Epiphany, held on January 6th, was more widely and extravagantly... Read More