{"podcast":{"title":"The Umbra Podcast","slug":"the-umbra-podcast-6315740","podcast_index_feed_id":6315740,"rss_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/da6bf140/podcast/rss","website_url":"https://www.umbra.org","image_url":"https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded_nologo/36545072/36545072-1675857823531-7c45f5a2ddc09.jpg","author":"The Umbra Institute","episode_count":46,"summary":"The official podcast of the Umbra Institute, made by staff, faculty, students and alumni. The Umbra Institute is the only year-round independent study abroad program provider based in Perugia, Italy, offering semester, year-long, and summer programs with a variety of academic courses. We provide a unique educational opportunity for students both in and outside the classroom as our faculty and staff strive to incorporate a genuine Italian experience into all elements of both the academic curriculum and student life. How our podcasts are created from scratch > https://youtu.be/jAUiqolR9tY","last_synced_at":"2026-06-24T22:20:03.008500+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-umbra-podcast-6315740"},"episode":{"title":"Ep. 40 - Ready for Perugia: Preparing for Your Study Abroad Journey","slug":"ep-40-ready-for-perugia-preparing-for-your-study-abroad-journey","published_at":"2025-10-29T09:56:52+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-umbra-podcast-6315740/ep-40-ready-for-perugia-preparing-for-your-study-abroad-journey","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-umbra-podcast-6315740","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-umbra-institute/episodes/Ep--40---Ready-for-Perugia-Preparing-for-Your-Study-Abroad-Journey-e3a6ubq","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/da6bf140/podcast/play/110376762/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-9-29%2F8d693d03-bb02-08cf-b436-25003e2ab291.mp3","summary":"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.","meta_description":"In this episode, host Amanda Fontana , Study Abroad Advisor at the Umbra Institute, sits down with Umbra students Julia Neumann (Bates College) and Emely…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1188,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-umbra-podcast-6315740/episodes/ep-40-ready-for-perugia-preparing-for-your-study-abroad-journey/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-umbra-podcast-6315740/ep-40-ready-for-perugia-preparing-for-your-study-abroad-journey.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}