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
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
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
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
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