Good news- I have officially been offered a spot in the 2009 Spring program at the Umbra Institute in Perugia! I mailed my "intent to enroll" form along with a deposit- there's no turning back now! Next: housing forms, student visa application, airline reservation, etc., etc. So much to do, so much to do...
In the meantime, I have this to look forward to...
Piazza of Perugia: Fontana Maggiore at night