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
Welcome to Umbra Fall 2012
Sep | 02
On Friday, Aug. 31, students arriving for the Fall 2012 semester at the Umbra Institute landed in Rome and continued to Perugia on a sleepy, three-hour bus ride. Orientation began at Hotel Giò, where students met future roommates and classmates,... Read More
Service Learning Project in Umbria, Italy
Sep | 01
Students from BSEU 390: Business in Europe and BSIM 390: International Marketing have joined forces with the Umbria regional government's Office of Internationalization for an exciting service learning project. The project is based on helping the regional government preserve and promote... Read More
Umbra Alumna Becomes Study Abroad Coordinator
Jul | 17
After studying at the Umbra Institute in spring 2010, Stephanie Ostroff decided to pursue a career in international education. Today concludes her second week as a study abroad coordinator at Drexel University in Philadelphia, Penn. “In my new job, I'll... Read MoreStudents Participate in International Basketball Tournament
Jul | 17
“Pallone è vita!” yelled Umbra Institute student Christian Sbarro as he dribbled a basketball past Italians down the courts in Piazza Grimana on sunny Saturday, ready to score. Ball is life. July 5-7, Sbarro and his classmates Billy Grayson and... Read More