Want to sing? A professional Italian Maestro will conduct several choral workshops throughout the semester.
Each session has a different musical theme and is a great chance to improve your Italian pronunciation and cultural knowledge.
Absolutely no musical experience is necessary.
Meet at 7:00pm in Aula Magna.
Come and watch a classic movie together about food in Italy! We will start with an aperitivo and, after the movie, we will discuss it while eating a film-inspired dinner prepared by our resident chef Christian Palazzi in the Umbra Kitchen. Meet Manuel in Aula Magna at 6:45pm.
The cost of the event is 20 €. A minimum of 12 students is required.
The application deadline is 1 February 2019.
Ever wonder how to make a pizza? See how it’s done by an expert pizzaiolo and enjoy a tasty meal after the lesson. Use the App to sign up and pay with Student Services (10 € – first come, first served). Meet at the Fountain at 6:45 pm.
The application deadline is 4 February 2019.
Meet new friends and practice your Italian at the third Tandem of the semester!
Meet at 7:30 pm at Il Birraio.
Curious about Italian wines and the art of wine-tasting? Join us in this journey through the Italian wine regions in 3 informal appointments, accompanied by a light aperitivo.
Meet at 7:00pm in the Umbra kitchen. Sign up on the App (max 15 people; first come, first served) and pay in the Student Services Office. 10 € per appointment.
The application deadline is 11 February 2019.
Want to sing? A professional Italian Maestro will conduct several choral workshops throughout the semester.
Each session has a different musical theme and is a great chance to improve your Italian pronunciation and cultural knowledge.
Absolutely no musical experience is necessary!
Meet at 7:00pm in Aula Magna.
Has your foot been itching to kick a ball? Would you like to partake in (one of) Italy’s national sports?
Come join your American and Italian peers for some, informal, fun soccer!
From this semester, the games will be organized in collaboration with ONAOSI – a boarding school in Perugia – and you will have the chance to play along with Italian university students! Please be respectful to all participants and event organizers and be sure to attend after you sign up.
You’ll meet with Jacopo at 5:40pm at the Fountain in order to reach the ONAOSI Soccer Field together.
Already thinking about getting a head start on your career? In this third Professional Development Workshop, you will learn how to pack your professional baggage, which will prepare you for the Unpacking Your International Experience Workshop towards the end of the semester.
Meet at 7:00pm in Aula 2.
Midterm Italino
Get ready for elective course midterms, February 25th – 28th.
Come eat pizza on Umbra!
Meet at the Fountain at 6:50pm to walk together to Merlin and Baldo Pizzerias.
Turn in your travel form and enjoy your break from March 4th til the 10th!
How was your break?? Where did you travel and what kind of wonders did you explore? Come and share your stories with us at the Welcome Back Aperitivo. Time and location TBA.
Interested in playing soccer? Join the Umbra Soccer Team! This informal team meets once a month to play together with Italian students in Perugia.
Check the Umbra App to know everything about place and times and remember to sign up through the App each time.
A minimum of participants is required for the game to run.
Come refine your Italian skills with Italian friends.
Meet at il Birraio at 7:30pm.
Want to sing? A professional Italian Maestro will conduct several choral workshops throughout the semester.
Each session has a different musical theme and is a great chance to improve your Italian pronunciation and cultural knowledge.
Absolutely no musical experience is necessary.
Meet at 7:00pm in Aula Magna.
Choose to experience full immersion with your peers through a weekly Italian language vow!
Meet new friends, practice your Italian and nominate the SoloItaliano winners! Meet at 7:30pm at Il Birraio.
Curious about Italian wines and the art of wine-tasting? Join us in this journey through the Italian wine regions in 3 informal appointments, accompanied by a light aperitivo.
Meet at 7:00pm in the Umbra kitchen. Sign up on the App (max 15 people; first come, first served) and pay in the Student Services Office. 10 € per appointment.
The application deadline is 18 March 2019.
Come eat pizza on Umbra! Meet at the Fountain and walk together to two of the Perugia’s finest Pizzerias. Time and locations TBA.
If you are looking for another way to meet Italians, but you want to do it while playing one of your favorite sports, look no further. The Umbra Institute will take you out to the ball game: you will join the informal Umbra Softball team and you will play with the Perugia official Softball/Baseball team.
Check the Umbra App to know everything about place and times and remember to sign up through the App each time.
You’ll meet with Jacopo to walk together to the Minimetrò that will take you to the Perugia baseball field in Pian di Massiano.
A minimum of participants and fine weather are required for the game to run.
We use soap for many things every day. But, have you ever considered making it on your own? Come and learn how to make soap at home! Use the App to sign up and pay with Student Services (5 € – first come, first served).
The application deadline is 25 March 2019.
Want to sing? A professional Italian Maestro will conduct several choral workshops throughout the semester.
Each session has a different musical theme and is a great chance to improve your Italian pronunciation and cultural knowledge.
Absolutely no musical experience is necessary!
Meet at 7:00pm in Aula Magna.
Interested in playing soccer? Join the Umbra Soccer Team! This informal team meets once a month to play together with Italian students in Perugia.
Check the Umbra App to know everything about place and times and remember to sign up through the App each time.
A minimum of participants is required for the game to run.
Meet new friends and practice your Italian at the last Tandem of the semester!
Meet at 7:30pm at Il Birraio
Join the informal Umbra Softball team for this second match. Check the Umbra App to know everything about place and times and remember to sign up through the App each time.
You’ll meet with Jacopo to walk together to the Minimetrò that will take you to the Perugia baseball field in Pian di Massiano.
A minimum of participants and fine weather are required for the game to run.
Check your emails for further details regarding this optional weekend trip. Destination: the Bay of Naples.
Join the informal Umbra Softball team for this second match. Check the Umbra App to know everything about place and times and remember to sign up through the App each time.
You’ll meet with Jacopo to walk together to the Minimetrò that will take you to the Perugia baseball field in Pian di Massiano.
A minimum of participants and fine weather are required for the game to run.
In this fourth Professional Development Workshop you will articulate your study abroad experience and new skills for your future careers!
Meet at 7:00pm in Aula 2.
Join us for a hiking day (suitable for all) through the wonderful olive oil fields of the Umbrian countryside.
Stay tuned for more details! Use the App to sign up and pay with Student Services (10 €)
Final Exams Italiano
Please keep in mind that Umbra will be closed on Easter Monday.
Enjoy spring, have a nice picnic and don’t overdo Easter eggs!!!
General Studies and Food & Sustainability Studies Program Final Exams, April 24th to April 26th.
Come and say goodbye to Perugia and the Umbra community at the Farewell Festa where we’ll celebrate the semester, take farewell photos, and say “Arrivederci!”
Time and Destination TBA.