As a civil engineering student at the University of Connecticut, I knew that studying abroad wouldn’t allow me to take courses in my major. So, I looked for the next best thing: a way to complete my Italian minor. While...
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Moving to a new home, especially in a different country, is a significant life change that comes with both excitement and uncertainty. While the experience opens doors to new opportunities, cultures, and friendships, it also requires adjustment and effort to...
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The Spring 2025 semester has officially begun! We talked with Dr. Zachary Nowak, our Director, who was excited about the Umbra students meeting their professors. Some Things Change… Zach’s first Arrivals Day was in September 2005, when Umbra welcomed a...
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In a recent article, SUNY Fredonia proudly shared the exemplary story of Abby Conklin, who joined us during the summer of 2024 at the Archaeology Field School program, venturing off her usual focus as a Music Education and History major....
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An opinion piece by Lindsey Cottle Before I moved to Perugia to intern with The Umbra Institute, I didn’t speak a word of Italian. Well, actually, that’s not true… I could sing along with Dean Martin’s Italian Love Songs, but...
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We are thrilled to welcome our new cohort of students for the Fall 2024 semester! It’s a fresh start, and we are filled with enthusiasm as we watch our school come to life with eager minds from all across the...
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