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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An opinion piece by Bianca Gnoli, University of Perugia student at the Umbra Institute, Fall 2025 If you’re wondering why there are Italian students studying at the Umbra Institute, this blog is for you. The differences between the Italian and...
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The Umbra Institute is delighted to welcome our newest group of students arriving from the United States and all over the world to spend their semester abroad here in Perugia. This historic city will be your home for the months...
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Umbra's new Italian 101 textbook is many things. However, it is for sure not yet another generic Italian grammar textbook. Instead, the Umbra Italian faculty wanted a book tailored on the typical needs and experiences of US study abroad students....
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