Italian Food Does Not Exist

Amanda Campbell June 2, 2015

By Amanda C., Umbra Institute Summer, Italy Arriving in Perugia has been a whirlwind of activities and sensations. Exploring this small, quaint, medieval town has been enriching and exciting. After being here for a week and a half, I feel as though I… More

How to Fit Your Life into One Suitcase

Amanda Campbell May 19, 2015

By Amanda C., Umbra Institute Summer, Italy Step one Cue uplifting, exciting music for motivation... 
Step two Make a list of everything you may need in a month. I find that having a list helps me stay organized and not forget anything. If I think… More

Spring Break Travels to Italy and Greece

Margaret Chelsvig April 16, 2015

I am exhausted! It’s just past midnight here in Edinburgh as I write this and I have had a busy day! I took a five(ish) hour train ride from Nottingham to Edinburgh (story on that later), got into town, dumped my bags, and went out sightseeing with my… More

One Month More

Kristi Stringer March 25, 2015

It feels like yesterday I was just starting to get the handle of ordering an espresso and croissant, and now I’m getting emails about adjusting to life back in America. I only have one more month in Italy! I got quite overwhelmed with the feelings of… More

Spring Break 2k15

Kristi Stringer March 11, 2015

It’s pronounced Buda-pesh, not Budapest We arrived in Budapest Thursday night (or rather, very early Friday morning) after racing to the airport immediately after our last class. I have to say, for our first hostel it is still probably my favorite. Carpe… More

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