Ep. 37 - Learning Italian: Personal Insights from Our Umbra Reps

About this episode

Molly Haggerty and Catalina Lora share their experiences and insights on learning Italian while living abroad.

with Molly Haggerty and Catalina Lora, Umbra Reps Spring 2025 In this episode, Molly and Catalina—two of our Spring 2025 Umbra Reps—dive into a fun and candid conversation about the ups and downs of learning Italian while living abroad. From unexpected first encounters with the language outside the classroom to the ways their previous language knowledge helped—or sometimes didn’t—they reflect on what it really feels like to immerse yourself in a new linguistic and cultural world. Tune in for honest stories, helpful tips, and a few laughs along the way.

People in this episode

Guests: Molly Haggerty, Catalina Lora

Topics covered

• learning Italian
• language immersion
• cultural experiences
• language challenges
• personal insights

Keywords

• Italian language
• language learning
• study abroad
• cultural immersion
• language tips

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Umbra Institute

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