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The Capitol Experience Service and Learning in Washington DC

🚐 The Capitol Experience: Serving & Learning in Washington, DC

MLK Weekend 2026 | January 16–19, 2026

Looking for a way to make your MLK Weekend more meaningful?
MUNDO is heading to Washington, DC for an unforgettable 3-day adventure—and you’re invited!

🌟 What’s in it for you?

  • 🤝 Make a Real Impact: Team up with fellow Buckeyes on hands-on service projects that matter.
  • 🎤 Connect & Reflect: Engage in powerful conversations with Ohio State and MUNDO alumni about leadership, life after college, and creating change.
  • 🏛️ Explore DC Like Never Before: Discover the stories behind iconic monuments, vibrant neighborhoods, and the changemakers shaping our world.

You’ll return to campus with new friends, fresh ideas, and real skills to help build a more inclusive, thoughtful, and action-driven community.

💡 Why Join?

By participating in The Capitol Experience, you’ll:

  • Collaborate on service projects that promote community wellness
  • Learn how to co-create intentional, service-oriented learning experiences
  • Explore sustainable strategies for building healthier campus and community environments

This is more than a trip—it’s a chance to live out the legacy of Dr. King through Considerate Communities and experiential learning.

📅 Important Info

  • 💰 Cost: $150
  • 🕒 Payment Due: December 12, 2025 @ 11:59 PM
  • 📝 Application Deadline: November 16, 2025
  • 📬 Notification of Acceptance: November 21, 2025
  • 🏠 Priority Given to On-Campus Residents (Sponsored by Student Life Housing and Residence Education)
  • 🗓️ Required Pre-Travel Meeting on Monday, January 12, 2026 at 8 PM in the Busch Valor Room (Busch House-2115 North High Street) 

👉 Apply now through the Capitol Experience Application Portal — spots are limited, so don’t wait!

Ready to serve, learn, and lead in the nation’s capital?
Let’s make MLK Weekend unforgettable. Join MUNDO. Make a difference.