Experiential Learning

Go beyond the classroom. Dive into real-world experience and personal growth.

Ignite your potential by exploring hands-on challenges and making meaningful connections. Across the curriculum, you’ll have learning experiences that allow you to take risks and gain new insights and deeper understanding.

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Faculty & Student Research

Muhlenberg students have the opportunity to work alongside faculty to contribute to existing research projects or to design their own.

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Academic Partnerships

Muhlenberg challenges students to make moves that matter. Our partners support students as they decide where they will create impact.

Explore your future with our world-class partners

Chart your path by connecting your Muhlenberg degree program to additional degrees and certificates with our partner institutions.

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Career Center & Internships

Gain experiences and expertise that will prepare you to thrive in a career that aligns with your passion and goals.

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Study Abroad & Global Education

The world is your classroom. Explore one of our 137 study abroad experiences.

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Office of Community Engagement

Learn alongside community members and create collective change.

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Academic Support & Resources

Powerful outcomes are built upon a foundation of personalized support. Muhlenberg College’s support services are inclusive, accessible and active.

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Faculty Excellence

Muhlenberg’s reputation as one of the best liberal arts colleges in the nation stems from the quality of its challenging academic program and its outstanding faculty.

Experiential Learning at Muhlenberg

From the Source

College student Harry Glicken poses on the set of
College student Princesa Santos holds a book in front of the bookshelves of an LGBT Library.
A college student in blue scrubs stands next to a doctor in green scrubs.
Julian David Torres smiles while seated behind the desk on the set of The View.
Carlee Davidson smiles while standing on the campus of Muhlenberg College.
A college student with long blonde hair grins at the camera while seated outdoors in the sunshine

“There are many ways to achieve success in the industry, and many ways to lend my talents to television. I almost have too many options now!” — Harry Glicklin ’26 , Media and Communication Major, English Literatures Minor READ GLICKLIN'S STORY

“Community-based internships require you to take initiative. … It teaches you creativity, adaptability, and strong communication skills.” — Princesa Santos ’26 , International Studies Major, Africana Studies Minor READ ABOUT COMMUNITY INTERNSHIPS

“My time there allowed me to gain firsthand exposure to inpatient and outpatient environments and proved to be a transformative experience in my journey toward a career in medicine.” — Gabriel Seinfeld ’27 , Premedical Neuroscience and Finance Double Major Read Seinfeld's Story

“The work is what matters: getting your foot in the door, talking to the right people, knowing if you want their job and finding out how to get there, and then doing that.” — Julian David Torres ’25 , Film Studies Major Rad Torres's Story

“I have always dreamed of being a pediatrician, so having the opportunity to shadow a pediatrician was incredible, really. It was exactly what I wanted to do and it’s so close to home. ” — Carlee Davidson ’26 , Pre-Med Biology Major READ CARLEE'S STORY

“Being able to gather with so many other people not only interested in writing, but in sharing one’s work, has been an invaluable experience and something I will carry with me throughout life.” — Emma Northrop ’27 , History and English Double Major Read Northrop’s Story

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Muhlenberg By the Numbers

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15

Average class size

 A faculty member helping a student

100%

of first-year students receiving some form of financial aid

 A classroom full of students

91%

of first-year students return for their second year

18,000+

Internship opportunities available to students

$30K - $46K

Merit scholarship range

 Muhlenberg Hall

>50%

Students study abroad

In Their Words

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Student Support

On Studying Abroad at Muhlenberg

Caleya Tereska '24

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Student Support

On Learning Beyond the Classroom at Muhlenberg

Giovanni Merrifield '24

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Student Support

On Experiential Learning at Muhlenberg

Associate Professor Giancarlo Cuadra

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Student Support

Finding an Opportunity for Impact in Allentown

Lacey Pasco '23

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Student Support

One How Research Can Transcend

Professor Amy Hark