Tour of Perugia’s Rarely Seen Underground
Sep | 15
Text translated from original flyer (attached): Below the soil of Perugia, there exists a city even more ancient than the one that can be admired from the surface: a hidden world where speleology and archaeology become intertwined with history and... Read More
Umbra Alum Kate Davis on Interning in Italy
Sep | 12
We caught up with Umbra alumna Kate Davis (Fall Semester 2012) to hear about her return to Italy to work at the Civitella Ranieri Foundation, which supports the work of exemplary writers, artists, and musicians, and how study abroad helped... Read MoreBreakfast Abroad. When US meets Italy… in Perugia
Sep | 10
By Taylor Feehan, University of Southern Maine and Fall 2019 Umbra Rep Italy has so much to offer. The beautiful scenery, the culture, the kind faces that you pass by every single day, and let’s not forget… the food &... Read More
Mind, Body, and Soul: Staying Healthy While Studying Abroad
Sep | 10
by Emma Albertoni, University of Denver and Umbra Rep Fall ’19 Studying abroad can be one of the most exciting, wonderful, and rewarding experiences during a student’s time in college. Many universities offer programs all over the world for students... Read More
Umbra student writes blog about studying abroad in Italy
Sep | 09
Umbra Study abroad student Maria Papapietro (here through CIS) is keeping a blog on GoAbroad.net with her reflections on her experience here in Perugia. Themes include her goals for this semester abroad, what she's doing with her classes, and how... Read More
Welcome Aperitivo
Sep | 08
On Wednesday, September 5th, students gathered at Il Birraio for a Welcome Aperitivo with Umbra staff. Refreshments were served while students lounged on plush couches and cushions. A flood of students to the pizza table signaled the beginning of an... Read More