The MUNDO Involved Living Initiative
MUNDO invites you to grow, explore, and connect right where you live... and beyond.
Since 1997, MUNDO has helped Buckeyes connect what they learn in class to meaningful opportunities where they live, across campus, around the country, and even abroad.
Whether traveling to a major city, joining weekly community gatherings, or stepping into a leadership role, being part of MUNDO means building practical skills in communication, teamwork, and civic responsibility.
MUNDO welcomes all students who are willing to grow developmentally, think critically, and engage with a wide range of ideas and perspectives in respectful, thoughtful ways.
Grow with MUNDO.
MUNDO helps students build real-world skills, connect with campus and community leaders, and grow personally and socially.
MUNDO 2 GO
MUNDO 2 GO offers pop-up events in residence halls and guided visits to nearby off-campus sites—each designed to spark conversations around leadership, service, and learning.
The MUNDO Course
Students can earn academic credit while discovering identity, culture, and community—both through interactive learning on the Columbus campus and an unforgettable spring break study abroad experience.
Campus Collaborations
MUNDO invites students to collaborate with other residence hall communities, student leaders, and campus colleges, schools, and departments to gain real-world skills in areas like community living, learning from diverse perspectives, and mastering the art of “adulting.”
Explore with MUNDO.
MUNDO is about diving into interactive learning that connects classroom ideas with real-world issues—locally and globally.
Interest Groups
MUNDO’s themed groups mix fun with reflection and include:
- MUNDO Eats: Trying global cuisines and talk culture.
- MUNDO Gateways: Engaging with global ideas and experiences—on campus and abroad.
- MUNDO Wellness: Exploring the 10 dimensions of wellness.
- TEATRO: Using the arts to unpack real-world challenges.
Educational Road Trips
MUNDO provides year-round ways to Travel to places like downtown Columbus, NYC, or even Madrid to explore social issues firsthand—at a reduced cost!
Grants
Funding is available to help students participate in MUNDO opportunities or bring their own ideas for service, learning, or leadership to life!
Connect with MUNDO.
MUNDO promotes ways for students to build community, expand their worldview, and make a difference.
Mondays with MUNDO
These weekly meetups blend wellness, social justice, and real-world learning. Students should come for the conversations and stay for the impact.
MUNDO ACTION TEAMS
These workgroups help plan and lead MUNDO experiences and educational road trips. Participants gain leadership skills while shaping the MUNDO experience for themselves and others.
Leading as a MOCA
As a MOCA (MUNDO On-Campus Ambassador), students can represent MUNDO in residence halls and help lead programs that inspire change.
Involved Living
MUNDO is an Involved Living initiative open to all on-campus students in Housing and Residence education communities, it offers the chance to explore real-world learning through cultural experiences, service, and travel that promote critical thinking and civic engagement—both inside and outside the classroom.
Our Story
From ResRules! to MUNDO
MUNDO at Ohio State began in 1997 as ResRules!, a creative initiative led by Dr. Julius Mayo, Kathlene Mullens, Shawn Baratz, and Jamie Lodermeier-Fay. It started with a bold idea: help students learn about the world by experiencing it. The first program included workshops that led up to a powerful Memorial Day weekend trip to New York City to see the Broadway musical Rent—sparking deep conversations about identity, community, and social change.
Since then, MUNDO (Multicultural Understanding through Nontraditional Discovery Opportunities) has grown into a vibrant part of the Involved Living experience at Ohio State. It brings together students, staff, faculty, and community leaders to explore real-world problems and opportunities through dialogue, community outreach, and through "learning by experience" on campus, across the United States, and around the world.