Muhlenberg Integrative Learning Abroad

A pair of men stand together on an overlook in a tropical locale under blue skies.
At Muhlenberg, we know that a life-changing experience does not have to consume an entire semester. There are three shorter-range options: a summer study abroad, a MILA course, and a domestic study away course, such as with Larry Singer Studios or the Lutheran College Washington Semester.

The Muhlenberg Integrative Learning Abroad (MILA) courses are two-week long excursions that take place before or after a semester of studies on an interdisciplinary topic. These trips are led by two faculty members and take students all over the world to challenge participants to approach and investigate issues from multiple perspectives. Christopher Borick and Rich Niesenbaum, professors in political science, biology and sustainability studies, (pictured above from left to right) have partnered for years to teach about community and sustainability in Costa Rica.

MILA programs can be a more accessible option for studying abroad without sacrificing any of the adventure.
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Past MILA Programs

Explore previous courses and locations where students and faculty traveled as part of the MILA program.

Contact Us

Office of Global Education

Address Muhlenberg College Office of Global Education 2400 Chew Street Allentown, PA 18104