In this episode, host Amanda Fontana, Study Abroad Advisor at the Umbra Institute, sits down with Umbra students Julia Neumann (Bates College) and Emely Chuco (University of Connecticut) to discuss the predeparture process for studying abroad in Perugia. From completing orientation and obtaining a visa to managing expectations and preparing mentally for life in a new country, the conversation dives into both the practical steps and the emotional journey of leaving home to study abroad for the first time.

Tune in for honest reflections, helpful tips, and inspiring insights from students who were once right where you are — getting ready to embark on their Umbra adventure.