The Umbra Institute is a US study abroad program in Perugia, Italy offering semester, year-long & summer programs with a focus on community engagement.
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Walk a day in my shoes!
Thank you, Evangeline, for taking us along on a day in Perugia during the summer as part of the Intensive Italian Summer Program.
#umbra #studyabroad #italy #perugia #intensiveitalian #summerinitaly #studenttakeover
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Join the European Archaeology Days on June 12 in Castiglione del Lago and get a rare look at an active archaeological excavation. Watch archaeology happen in real time and meet the researchers bringing the past to light.
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Summer 2026 has officially begun โ๏ธ๐ We are ready to explore, learn new things, and change our perspectives through unforgettable experiences. Learn more about studying abroad at Umbra Institute: umbra.org
#perugia #umbrainstitute #studyabroad #travelabroad
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Goodbyes are not for the faint-hearted โจ
This is what the farewell festa for Spring โ26 looked like. A beautiful ending to an unforgettable semester ๐
#perugia #umbrainstitute #studyabroad #travel
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๐ Dreaming of an American university experience in the heart of Italy? The Umbra Institute has you covered this spring! Join us from January to September 2026: ๐ง Need more info? Contact sconsole@umbra.org or mgarilli@umbra.org
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ALT Students participate in an English class with American peers. The session is informal and inviting, emphasizing cultural exchange.
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Semester wrap by our dearest Paul! โจ A semester full of life, laughter, growth, and unforgettable moments. Thank you to our Spring โ26 students for making it such a special experience, and good luck on your next adventures! ๐ #perugia #umbrainstitute
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Best shots of a great semester ๐ What was your favorite adventure? #spring26 #perugia #umbrainstitute #farewell
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...and that's a wrapโค๏ธ
Good luck to all our students from Spring '26 cohort for all your future adventures! Perugia will always be here to welcome you back.
#perugia #umbrainsitute #endofthesemester #farewell #yearbook
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Can therapy extend beyond traditional settings, through the healing connection between humans and animals?
Our students experienced firsthand how these themes are explored in Italyโbringing to a close a semester rich in immersive, hands-on learning experiences.
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Our students designed an English-learning activity as part of their service learning project for the Montessori Elementary School of Perugiaโone of the few public schools in Italy that follows the Montessori method โ๏ธ๐ซ education is always a journey, not a destination ๐
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๐ Learning Italian isnโt just about textbooksโจ Our teacher brought the language to life with creative, hands-on activities like this scavenger hunt ๐บ๏ธ in the city center of Perugia. #umbrainsitute #perugia #learningitalian #cacciaaltesoro #scavengerhunt
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Have you ever lived in a historic town? Perugia is a hilltop city with ancient rootsโdating back to the Romans ๐บ Alleys lit by romantic lights ๐๐ก, the smell of freshly baked bread and cornetti in the morning ๐ฅ, and breathtaking scenery all around ๐ #perugia #studentlife
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Our students enrolled in the #digitalmarketing of Wine course traveled to the charming hilltop town of Montefalco to collaborate with the Consorzio Tutela Vini Montefalco, supporting the promotion and protection of local wines alongside a local winery. #perugia #studyabroad
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Pizza Night Explained! ๐ Our Sarah stopped by with her friend to enjoy a night with the Umbra fellowsโsharing delicious pizza right in the city center. Community is about sharing, and pizza is simply the best way to end the day!
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How to get to Florence from Perugia โจ Easy. Just hop on the Minimetrรฒ, ride down to Fontivegge station, and catch a train ๐ Two hours laterโฆ youโre in the capital of the Renaissance ๐จ
#perugia #umbrainstitute #trivianight #springbreak #studyabroad
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Back from spring break and straight into one of our favorites โ Trivia Night! ๐
A night full of fun, laughter, and friendly competition as the second half of the semester begins.
#perugia #umbrainstitute
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๐Hereโs a wrap! From engaging field trips exploring the heart of Perugiaโs territory to vibrant weekend adventures, hereโs a glimpse of everything that made this past month so special. โ๏ธWhat made February special for you? #perugia #umbrainstitute #studentlife
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Come with me grocery shopping in Perugia โ Part 2 ๐๐ถ
This is what you could buy with a โฌ60 budget ๐
Learn more about studying abroad at the Umbra Institute at umbra.org
#perugia #umbrainstitute #groceryshopping #budgeting #studyabroad
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Living in the city center means youโre surrounded by little minimarkets, but when itโs time to stock up for the week, just hop on public transport and head to a superstore for all the essentials. Just take the Minimetrรฒ all the way to Pian di Massiano and youโre all set
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A weekend in Val dโOrcia feels like stepping into a postcard. We spent two days exploring hilltop villages like Pienza and Montepulciano, tasting fresh pecorino and red wines, and taking in views that donโt even look real.โจ #umbrainsitute #perugia
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