Fall Break 2023

     

The MUNDO NYC Experience 2023:

Global Perspectives: Exploring Identity, Community, and Commitment in the Big Apple

October 11-15, 2023

Overview:

​​This year’s “vintage” version of the MUNDO NYC Experience will focus on how life in “the City” has been affected by social change values including consciousness of self, controversy with courage, collaboration, and commitment.  While in the Big Apple, the group will experience a tasty MUNDO Eats opportunity, an exciting TEATRO activity, and more.

  • Departure for New York City:
    • The group will depart for NYC on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at 11 PM (after bus pick-ups from the Ohio Union (South Campus), behind Archer House (North Campus) and the RPAC area Transit Hub (West Campus)
  • Return from New York City:
    • The group will depart NYC at 8 AM on Sunday, October 15, 2023, and return to campus by 7 PM.

Active participants in the MUNDO NYC Fall Break Experience 2023 will  be able to:

  • ​identify local, national, or global issues or problems the group is committed to addressing through social change.
  • can describe examples of how being curious and open-minded helped them learn about themselves or others. 
  • identify significant considerations for deciding what social change issues or problems to address with a common purpose within a group.

This year’s experience will include roundtrip transportation to NYC, accommodations and breakfasts at Hostelling International New York City, a 24-hour, 3-day subway pass for the entire stay in NYC, a ticket to the Broadway show, a tour of Lower and Midtown Manhattan, group exploration time, and nontraditional discovery opportunities focused on exploring the challenges and opportunities related to identity, community, and commitment in the United States’ largest city.

Registration Process (Start Here.)

To be considered for participation in the 2023 MUNDO NYC experience a completed MUNDO NYC 2023 must be submitted by 11:59 PM on Monday, September 18, 2023

Participation Requirements (Next Steps.)

Once selected,  interested MUNDO NYC 2023 applicants must complete the following steps to participate in the experience:

Payments:

  • Submit a $100 deposit by 11:59 PM on Friday, September 29, 2023
  • Submit a $95 final payment by 11:59 PM on Monday, October 9, 2023
  • Both payments should be made using this link: https://housing.osu.edu/secure/trips/ 

Pre-Departure Meeting

Travel and OnSite Resources (Serve, Learn, Lead in NYC!)

Participant Itinerary and Resource Packet (Subject to change):

ResRules! Resources –

In recognition of the 25+ years of the MUNDO NYC experience, we are taking the experience back to its vintage roots (when the group was originally called “ResRules!”)  by providing participants with these resources and Challenge Cards that are designed to help the group get the most out of their time in the Big Apple.

  • ResRules! Resource Challenge One-
    • Get ready to form a team of 5 to 6 people on Monday, October 9, 2023, for the NYC Pre-Travel meeting from 6-8:30 PM. This will include the MUNDO Serves activity of REACH Training which is designed to help us all become skilled at helping to prevent suicide in our communities.
    • Check out these resources and be prepared for a group quiz to win bragging rights:

Transportation Information:

OnSite Resources:

Hostelling International New York Website

NYC Rooming List 2023

MUNDO Walking Tour and Reflection Guide 2023

NYC MUNDO ACTION TEAM Recommendations 2023:

  • The High Line and Central Park
    • The High Line is a converted subway line that is now a park and conservation site
    • Central Park is the largest open park space in Manhattan that features a zoo, walking trails, and more
  • Broadway Rush, Lottery and Standing Room Only Policies
    • Use this site to find the latest discounted prices for students and day-of purchases. You can also use TKTS and TodayTix.com for other reduced cost options.
  • The Museum of Broadway
    • One of NYC’s newest museums that celebrates the past, present and future of Broadway theatre.
  • Tom’s Restaurant, JaJaJa Mexicana, and Sylvia’s
    • Tom’s is a tasty (and really affordable) New York University campus diner was made famous by both the show “Seinfeld” and the song “Tom’s Diner” by Suzanne Vega
    • Ja,Ja,Ja Mexicana features mouth-watering plant based dishes that celebrate Mexican culture at an affordable price.
    • Sylvia’s is a tasty (but pricier) restaurant located in Harlem, that features traditional African American soul food dishes and desserts.
  • Chinatown Ice Cream Factory and Big Gay Ice Cream
    • Two dessert locations that are highly recommended by MUNDO for not only being great eats, but also because of their unique cultural locations in the city.

Emergency Contact Information:

  • Julius Mayo
  • Frida Gillespie
  • Hauwa Imran
  • Raven Ho

Hostelling International

  • 891 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY, 10025
  • Ph. (212)-932-2300

In the event of an emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.