Back in Perugia This past Friday, Umbra alumni who studied at the Institute in 2016 returned to Perugia to celebrate their 10-year anniversary. Naturally, they had to pay Piazza IV Novembre a visit! The People Who Made the Experience The...
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On Wednesday, September 16, Umbra Institute students will take part in a hands-on community engagement activity in Perugia, in collaboration with CIA Umbria – Confederazione Italiana Agricoltori, the Umbrian branch of one of Italy’s largest agricultural organizations, which represents and...
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The Fall 2026 cohort has officially arrived in Perugia! Our students have traveled from across the United States and around the world to begin a new chapter filled with learning, discovery, and adventure. As they settle into their new home,...
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An opinion piece by Elke Schrenk, Spring 2026 A recap of the Food, Sustainability, and Environment program for a trip to Scuola del Tartufo, where students learned about the process, history, and policy surrounding truffle cultivation. Truffles are a highly...
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An opinion piece by Elke Schrenk, Spring 2026 When preparing to study abroad, it is helpful to have an idea of what daily life is like in Italy. Here, I will walk through what I did on Tuesday, February 17...
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an opinion piece by Katharine Wells, Umbra Reps Fall '25 When you picture studying in Italy, you imagine cappuccinos, cobblestone streets, fun weekend trips, and maybe a few minor inconveniences like seasonal sickness or a missed train. What you may...
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