Summer in Perugia
Location
Italy: Perugia
Description
Spend a summer studying in the radiant heart of Italy. On Summer in Perugia, you will be enrolled at the Umbra Institute. Founded in 1999, the Institute has set itself apart with distinctive academic programs that allow you the to immerse yourself in Italian culture and learn both in and beyond the classroom. You should start getting excited about:
* An array of courses and an Italian-language immersion program - You can select diverse, unique courses that match your academic focus and general interests. If you want to learn or perfect your Italian, there's an intensive language program that will have you wooing Italians in no time.
* World-famous chocolate and gelato - Perugia has become famous for chocolate and hosts a chocolate festival every October. In addition, the Perugians have mastered gelato (Italian ice cream).
* Life in a college town and a cosmopolitan city - You will study in Italy's biggest college town, a city of approximately 150,000 people that teems with some of the country's finest cafes, restaurants, and nightlife.
* A central location in Italy - Perugia is only a few hours from Rome, Florence, Venice, and Milan.
* One of Italy's art and cultural centers - Perugia has a rich tradition of art and artists. Check out of the masterpieces at the Galleria Nazionale dell'Umbria, explore antiquities like the Etruscan Arch, or visit the beautiful churches and secular buildings that grace the city.
* Student activities and excursions - During your time abroad, you will have the option of participating in CISabroad social events, excursions, and cultural activities. We will have dinner together, go to sports events, and explore the city's historical sites. We can also help you arrange a language-exchange program with a local Italian student.
Highlights
* Live and learn in Italy's college town
* Study in a close-knit environment
* Apartments with American, international, and Italian students
* Subtropical summers
* Home to one of the biggest Jazz festivals in Europe
* World-famous for chocolate and gelato ice cream
* Capital city of the Umbria region and the Perugia province
* Cosmopolitan feel with great restaurants, cafes, and nightlife
* One of the notable art centers of Italy
* Central location makes many of Italy's noteworthy sites easily accessible