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Locations: Perugia, Italy
Program Terms: Summer
Program Sponsor: The Umbra Institute

Fact Sheet:

Fact Sheet:
Click here for a definition of this term Language of Instruction:	Italian	Click here for a definition of this term Class Status:	1-first year, 2-sophomore, 3-junior, 4-senior, 5-grad student, 6-other
Housing Options:	Apartment (shared), Homestay	Click here for a definition of this term Areas of Study:	Italian, Italian Language & Literature
Program Type:	Study Abroad	Minimum GPA:	2.75
Click here for a definition of this term Program:	Direct

Program Description:

Summer Intensive Italian Language through Culture

About the Program

Immerse yourself in a dynamic 6-week experience, specially designed for students eager to explore the beauty of the Italian language and actively engage in contemporary Italian culture. During the program, you’ll cover the equivalent of two semesters of Italian language and cultural studies for a total of eight (8) semester credits.

Our approach is all about active participation, as you’ll be involved both in-class and in a range of interactive co-curricular activities alongside Italian students. From language exchanges and dinner socials to cinema nights, bike tours, day trips, cultural workshops, museum visits, and guided tours in Italian, you’ll be fully immersed in the vibrant Italian way of life. We offer a flexible schedule with classes and activities held four to five days a week, allowing you to make the most out of your time abroad.

Language Levels Offered

The program designed for students at the 200-300 level of Italian only.

ITAL 211S: Intensive Italian through Culture: Intermediate
ITAL211S is the equivalent of ITAL201 and ITAL 202.

ITAL 311S: Intensive Italian through Culture: Advanced Intermediate
ITAL311S is the equivalent of ITAL301 and ITAL 302.

Students interested in beginner Italian can consider ITAL 101 offered in our General Studies Program.

The Co-Curricular Activity Series

All activities are conducted in Italian. While they may vary slightly from year to year, here is a sample activity series based on the Summer 2024 Program:

Benvenuto Dinner
Day Trip to Tuscany
Language Exchange with Locals
Local Artisans Exploration
“Serate in Cucina” Culinary Delights:
Aperitivo Workshop
Visit to Perugia Theater Morlacchi
Wine Tasting with Sommelier
Local Food Festival Visit
Day Trip Assisi and Spello
Perugia 1416 Festivals
Cinema Night under the Stars

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Student Life

Nicknamed the “University City,” Perugia boasts a thriving international student scene. Each year, thousands of Italian and international students flock to the city to attend the Università degli Studi di Perugia (≈ 34,000 students), the Università per Stranieri di Perugia (≈ 5,000 students), and other studio and performing arts schools. Though its history dates back to Etruscan times, today’s Perugia offers an enchanting blend of ancient allure and modern vigor, breathtaking vistas alive with the pleasant bustle of la dolce vita.

The historic center of Perugia, where all Umbra students live, is approximately is about the size of a large university campus and covers approximately a square mile – large enough for a wide variety of venues, yes small enough to get anywhere by walking. Unlike the more popular tourist destinations, Italian is heard on every street corner and in every shop, making the city a gem for language students seeking a truly immersive experience. Every night, students fill the main street (Corso Vannucci) or gather on the steps of city square (Piazza Iv Novembre) to eat, drink, socialize, meet friends and make new friends. Part of living in Perugia is about being swept up in the city’s boisterous energy every time you step outside.

In other Italian cities, you are a tourist, a visitor, an outsider. In Perugia, you become one of the locals – the city is both your campus and playground, offering a one-of-a-kind international experience. As one student explained, “This is not just a study abroad experience. It is a life abroad experience”.

The Umbra Institute Highlights

International staff and faculty;
US Office providing pre-departure support;
Private airport pick-up in Rome and transfer to Perugia;
Communication: Umbra App (for Apple and Android), monthly newsletters, Wi-Fi in all student apartments, and Guidebook;
Emergency phone available 24 hours a day;
Life-coaching and counseling service;
Staff trained in crisis management;
Multi-day orientation;
Cell phone or SIM cards rental services available;
Optional Trip, a staff-guided trip offered to explore beautiful, scenic Italy; and
Co-curricular field trips to world-renowned historic sites and famous cities.

Application

The Umbra Institute is a recognized and approved study abroad program for hundreds of colleges and universities. If you’re ready to begin your journey through the Italian language, start this easy online application.