The Orsini family in Passignano sul Trasimeno is looking for volunteers to assist with their daily farm work, helping to harvest olives. To sign up, please click ‘Count me in’. Lunch will be provided by the family. Cost is 10€ for insurance and lunch and should be paid directly to the family. Minimetrò and train tickets are your own responsibility to purchase.
The deadline to sign up is Monday, September 30 at 12pm. Email Arianna ([email protected]) with any dietary restrictions by this time.* See email for more details.
*Umbra staff will email you with final details and the family’s contact information once the deadline has passed.
Learn some valuable adjustments tips when returning home and how to stay connected to your unforgettable semester in Italy. Meet in Aula 2 at 7:00 pm.
During this workshop, you will articulate your study abroad experience and new skills for your future careers! Meet at 7:00pm in Aula 2.
In collaboration with the Borgo Sant’Angelo neighborhood, located on Corso Garibaldi, this semester’s Placemaking students would like to invite you to be a part of their place-making efforts by helping create art installations for the beautiful Sant’Angelo Park during Notte Bianca (an event filled with food, music, dancing, and more). Cupcakes and other refreshments will be served. Meet in the Umbra courtyard at 6:45pm to head over together.
If you are not able to make it at that time, meet us on Corso Garibaldi at Piazza Domenico Lupatelli.
In collaboration with the Borgo Sant’Angelo neighborhood, located on Corso Garibaldi, this semester’s Placemaking students would like to invite you to be a part of their place-making efforts by helping create art installations for the beautiful Sant’Angelo Park during Notte Bianca (an event filled with food, music, dancing, and more). Cupcakes and other refreshments will be served. Meet in the Umbra courtyard at 6:45pm to head over together.
If you are not able to make it at that time, meet us on Corso Garibaldi at Piazza Domenico Lupatelli.
Listen to the beautiful vocal and instrumental performances of this semester’s Umbra music students at their final recital. Please remember to RSVP on the APP.
Meet at the fountain at 6:00pm to walk to the music school together.
See Perugia through new eyes as the Photography and Ceramics students come together to exhibit their final pieces. Snacks and beverages will be served. Everyone is welcome! Please RSVP on the App to ensure that there is enough food for everyone.
Come listen to literary readings presented by the Italian Tales and Stories students. Aperitivo will be served. Meet at the fountain at 5:45pm to walk together. Please RSVP through the App to secure your spot at this event by Thursday, December 5th. Limited spots available.
Note: Students in the participating courses do not need to RSVP.
Listen to the beautiful vocal and instrumental performances of this semester’s Umbra music students at their final recital. Please remember to RSVP on the APP.
Meet at the fountain at 6:00pm to walk to the music school together.
See Perugia through new eyes as the Photography and Ceramics students come together to exhibit their final pieces. Snacks and beverages will be served. Everyone is welcome! Please RSVP on the App to ensure that there is enough food for everyone.
The Museum Practicum students have been working hard all semester helping our neighbor, the Cathedral Museum, located in the courtyard in front of Umbra. They have prepared an entertaining and fun theme-based tour where you will learn about the fascinating collection of relics, hear tales of the saints, and discover new things about Perugia. Meet in the Umbra courtyard at the beginning of the tour.
*Please RSVP through the Umbra App.
Each course with a Community Engagement component will take part in End of Semester Community EngageGAMES where they will have 25 minutes to share a few words about the class and project, lead a game/activity, and talk about their experience with the research, project, or practicum and/or partner to the Umbra community and partners.
Please see the End of Semester Community EngageGAMES Guidelines for the schedule.
Come listen to literary readings presented by the Italian Tales and Stories students. Aperitivo will be served. Meet at the fountain at 5:45pm to walk together. Please RSVP through the App to secure your spot at this event by Thursday, December 5th. Limited spots available.
Note: Students in the participating courses do not need to RSVP.
The Museum Practicum students have been working hard all semester helping our neighbor, the Cathedral Museum, located in the courtyard in front of Umbra. They have prepared an entertaining and fun theme-based tour where you will learn about the fascinating collection of relics, hear tales of the saints, and discover new things about Perugia. Meet in the Umbra courtyard at the beginning of the tour.
*Please RSVP through the Umbra App.
Archaeology students have created a new guided tour designed to help you explore the National Archaeological Museum in Perugia! Meet tour guides at 9:00am at the fountain.
*Please RSVP through the Umbra App if you are interested. Those students enrolled in Archaeological Discoveries and the Roman Empire do not need to apply.
Archaeology students have created a new guided tour designed to help you explore the National Archaeological Museum in Perugia! Meet tour guides at 9:00am at the fountain.
*Please RSVP through the Umbra App if you are interested. Those students enrolled in Archaeological Discoveries and the Roman Empire do not need to apply.
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!”
Meet at the Fountain at 6:45 pm.
Welcome to Perugia!!
After picking up orientation packets and scanning your passports with Umbra staff, a Vodafone representative will give you the opportunity to buy an Italian sim card with an International plan.
Welcome to Perugia! Let’s celebrate together with a dinner.
Meet in the same conference room where you checked in upon arrival. Staff members Aimée Devitto and Renilda Zajmi will be staying overnight at the hotel.
Staff will be available for questions regarding Housing and Student Services. Add/drop period begins on Monday.
Meet at the fountain in Piazza IV Novembre (#6 on your map) at your scheduled time.
Learn where Umbra is located, where to shop and buy food and where to find the post office and the other useful places.
Schedule as follows:
2:00 pm Last names A – G
3:00 pm Direct Enrollment students and students taking placement exam
4:00 pm Last names H – O
5:00 pm Last names P – Z
Meet at the fountain to walk together to the Hotel Brufani (#5 on your map).
Meet your small group staff members at the Hotel Brufani (#5 on your map) and walk to Umbra Institute (#1 on your map – Piazza IV Novembre, 23) together. See group assignment on the orientation folder. Snacks provided.
- Group 1: Aula 1 (1st floor)
- Group 2: Aula 2 (2nd floor)
- Group 3: Aula 3 (2nd floor)
- Group 4: Aula Magna (1st floor)
After the Umbra Institute Orientation meetings, head to the fountain in Piazza IV Novembre (#6 on your map) for the Umbra group photo.
Please be on time!
Staff will be available for questions regarding Housing and Student Services. Add/drop period begins on Monday.
EduAssistance is available in the library of the Institute for Permit of Stay processing. Please bring your passport and visa, your health insurance, and your enrollment letter.
Join Umbra for a pizza!
Meet at the fountain in Piazza IV Novembre (#6 on your map) to walk together to L’Amore per la Pizza pizzeria (via del Forno, 19) and Baldo’s pizzeria (Via Baldo, 11).
We will divide groups accordingly and walk together to the respective pizzerias.
- Last names: A – K L’Amore per la Pizza
- Last names: L – Z Il Baldo
Please let Student Services know if you have any dietary restrictions.
Find ways to get yourself involved at Umbra and in Perugia through courses with a community engagement component, volunteering opportunities, and other extra-curricular activities in Aula Magna. To participate, you must sign up on the Umbra App.
This workshop is mandatory. Students will be divided into groups: please check your email for further information regarding your appointment schedule.
Want to know the best tips to travel in Europe? Do you have questions concerning Trenitalia or budget airlines? Interested in learning more about hostels or couchsurfing?
Come find the answers at the Travel Workshop and learn all there is to know about transportation, lodging, and safety to help you better plan all your trips around Italy and Europe during your semester abroad.
To participate, you must sign up on the Umbra App.
This workshop is mandatory. Students will be divided into groups: please check your email for further information regarding your appointment schedule.
Arcadia will email students with further information regarding the orientation, time, and meeting point. This event is mandatory for all students studying abroad through Arcadia.
Students studying at Umbra not through Arcadia are invited to lunch at Il Mangiar Bene restaurant (Via della Luna, 21). Stay tuned for more details and be prepared to meet at 12:50 pm at the Fountain (#6 on your map).
At the Umbra Institute, we are passionate about cultural immersion. To further this aim we offer a language exchange called “Tandem”. This is an informal social gathering between American students and Italian students from local universities.
Meet staff at the Fountain at 7:20pm to walk to Il Birraio.
Get ready to roll up your sleeves and get your hands dirty! Learn about making Neapolitan-style pizza from an expert pizzaiolo and then enjoy your delicious masterwork. Meet at the fountain at 6:45 pm.
Sign-up on the App. Your subscription will be approved after the payment at the Student Services Office (15 euro). This event has limited spots: first come, first served!
Deadline to sign up: Jan. 24th
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 pm in the Umbra kitchen. Sign up on the App (max. 15 participants: first come, first served) and pay in the Student Services Office (10 Euros per appointment).
The application deadline is January 23rd.
Come eat pizza on Umbra! Meet at the fountain at 6:50pm to walk together to the pizzerias. We will divide you into groups and walk together to the pizzerias.
Please inform Student Services about any dietary restrictions.
Come practice your Italian skills with new Italian friends! Meet directly at Il Birraio at 7:30 pm.
Get ready to roll up your sleeves and get your hands dirty! Learn about making Neapolitan-style pizza from an expert pizzaiolo and then enjoy your delicious masterwork. Meet at the fountain at 6:45 pm.
Sign-up on the App. Your subscription will be approved after the payment at the Student Services Office (15 euros). This event has limited spots: first come, first served!
Deadline to sign up: Feb. 7th
Meet new friends and practice your Italian at the third Tandem of the semester!
Meet at 7:30 pm directly 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 Euros per appointment.
The application deadline is February 13th.
Your Italian Instructors will inform you about the modalities during class.
Get ready for elective course midterms, March 2nd – 5th.
This event has been postponed until after the Spring-break (Feb. 9th-Mar. 15th). You will be notified about the new date as soon as it is set.
Come eat pizza on Umbra! Meet at the fountain at 6:50pm to walk together to the pizzerias. We will divide you into groups and walk together to Il Baldo (Via Baldo, 11) and L’Amore per la Pizza (Via del Forno, 19)
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. Exact time and location TBA.
Meet new friends and practice your Italian at the fourth Tandem of the semester!
Meet at 7:30 pm at Il Birraio.
The Orsini family in Passignano sul Trasimeno is looking for volunteers to assist with their daily farm work (activities TBA). See Manuel’s email for details about cost and transportation as the date approaches.
If you want to sign up, please click ‘Count me in’ for the date(s) you plan to go by the following deadlines*:
- Sunday, March 22nd
(In order to participate on these days, you must sign up by Thursday, March 19th by 12pm)
*Don’t forget to also email Manuel ([email protected]) with any dietary restrictions/preferences.
Ever wondered how good your Italian really is? Choose to experience full immersion with your peers through a two-day Italian language vow that will reveal your true capabilities!
Come join your fellow SoloItaliano participants in the Student Lounge to snack and chill watching an Italian movie! (Snacks and drinks provided)
These joint events are a students favorite: you can’t miss them! Meet at the Fountain at 7:15 pm to walk together to the venue.
The evening will also include Tandem #5.