An opinion piece by Elke Schrenk Spring 2026 University of Michigan One of my favorite aspects of life in Italy is aperitivo culture. It is the perfect transition from a productive day to a social evening. This article outlines what...
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An opinion piece by Emma Riggs, University of Connecticut Umbra Rep for Spring 2026 Tips on Learning and Using Italian During Your Time Abroad. Embarrassment is an underexplored emotion, often because we are intent on avoiding it. It is...
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An opinion piece by Sophie Sares, Springfield College Umbra Rep for Spring 2026 There are many things that studying abroad has taught me. Many new experiences, adventures, faces, relationships, and even challenges, in just four months. Four months. Four months...
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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 Sofia Abategiovanni Spring 26 Student Università per Stranieri di Perugia The first experience of buying clothes at a secondhand market is unforgettable. Purchasing “recycled fashion” benefits the environment and uplifts the spirit, giving a second life...
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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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