On May 15th, 2023, Zachary Nowak, Jacopo Bernardini, Manuel Barbato, and Amanda Fontana, all of The Umbra Institute, presented at the Roundtable Session on Education and Social Change hosted by the School for International Training. The roundtable conference, organized as...
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It is almost summertime, the weather is (finally) getting warmer and Umbra staff is preparing for the arrival of summer students. We cannot wait for you to be here and explore our beautiful city of Perugia but we know that...
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By Kenna Haverkamp, University of Colorado, Boulder Studying abroad in Perugia holds what seems to be an endless amount of perks, but one of the most educational and enjoyable is being able to get to know locals. This is specifically...
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by Brooke Duda, University of Connecticut I chose to take the Critical Disabilities course at Umbra because it aligned well with my previous involvement with special needs communities at home. This course allows students to work closely with VIVA Sports...
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By Jessica Morgan, Binghamton University Living in a new country always has an adjustment period. There are certain things that we get used to living in one place, and it’s natural to be surprised when adjusting to a new culture....
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by Dayna Hausspiegel, University of Connectitut I wasn’t set on Perugia at first, and to be honest I didn’t know it existed. I wanted to study in Florence because of a friend from the states who went to attend college...
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