In our increasingly urban lives, the journey of fresh produce often feels distant and invisible. But right here in the city center of Perugia, residents have created a way to reconnect with the origin of their food through alternative food...
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A just-published academic journal article confirms what Umbra staff have long suspected: that studying at The Umbra Institute can actually change students. The Way to Measure Personal Growth: Surprising Gains in Global Perspectives Every Umbra staff member can think of...
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On May 15th, 2023, Zachary Nowak, Jacopo Bernardini, Manuel Barbato, and Amanda Fontana, all of The Umbra Institute, presented at the Roundtable Session on Education and Social Change hosted by the School for International Training. The roundtable conference, organized as...
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by Brooke Duda, University of Connecticut I chose to take the Critical Disabilities course at Umbra because it aligned well with my previous involvement with special needs communities at home. This course allows students to work closely with VIVA Sports...
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On December 13th, professor Viviana Lorenzo and the students from her “Green Cities: A Sustainable Future” class invited Umbra faculty, staff, and students to visit the Orto Sole didactic urban garden and see all the amazing projects her class has...
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By Angelie Roche, St. Mary's College of Maryland Of all the fears I've overcome while studying abroad, I never expected to overcome my fear of teenagers. I love to teach and have a lot of experience with young children, but...
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