An opinion piece by Keyera Gordon, Spelman College Umbra Rep for Spring 2026 As the Fall 2026 semester continues, the Food, Sustainability, and Environment (FSE) students visit and attend different workshops related to food studies and sustainable practices surrounding food....
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An opinion piece by Elke Schrenk, Spring 2026 Students in the Food, Environment, and Sustainability (FSE) program concluded the semester with a capstone trip to the Emilia Romagna region. Students visited a number of producers to learn about how regional...
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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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Looking for ways to save money while studying abroad in Italy? These budgeting tips for students in Perugia will help you manage daily expenses, from groceries and dining to transportation, so you can enjoy your semester abroad without overspending. Studying...
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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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In a couple of weeks the Umbra Institute will open its doors to a court of international Food Studies scholars for the 6th edition of the biennial Food Conference in Perugia. A record number of applicants proposed papers for this...
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