Skiing in Centro!
Dec | 14
Some enterprising young Perugians decided to take advantage of the snow that we got all weekend and go for a ski! Lucky them: local schools have been closed since last Thursday, which allows plenty of time for antics like skiing... Read More
“Un Anno Fa.”
Dec | 02
We frequently hear from Umbra alums, both recent and not. Emily Swaine, a student from the spring 2011 semester, took the one-year anniversary of her departure to Perugia to reflect on her experiences. _____________ With the recent ringing in of... Read More
46% Nooks, 54% Crannies…100% Perugia
Nov | 30
Yesterday afternoon a group that was supposed to be twenty students but grew to almost thirty met up for the "Perugia Nooks & Crannies Tour." Billed as "Wholly death-defying! Partially fun! Mildly fascinating!" the tour was short on facts but... Read More
Students Celebrate Thanksgiving with Traditional Italian Food
Nov | 27
While their friends and family ate turkey back home, the Umbra History and Culture of Food course students celebrated Thanksgiving weekend by eating prosciutto and parmigiano reggiano in the celebrated food capital of Parma, Italy. "Going to Parma during Thanksgiving ... Read More
Bring Your Own Baci!
Nov | 22
This post is for anyone who has ever loved Perugia or enjoyed a delicious "bacio," the iconic chocolate-covered-hazelnut treat made famous by Perugia's own chocolate factory, Perugina. The credit for this video goes to Kara Foran, a recent student at... Read MoreIn the Shoes of a Pizzaiolo
Nov | 18
Last week, students enrolled in Umbra’s Food Studies Program stepped into the shoes of a pizzaiolo as they tried their hand at pizza making at local pizzeria, Pizza e Musica. To provide a backdrop to their experience, Prof. Elisa... Read More