Journalism shouldn’t be a privilege (last blogpost)

In the past few weeks, I’ve had the chance to visit different media institutions, meet professionals, and explore how journalism works in Germany. One conversation stuck with me the most: when Felix Haselsteiner, a journalist at Süddeutsche Zeitung, said that today, journalism is often something only privileged people can afford to do. He explained how hard it is Read More

Whose stories get told in the media?

Look around in our classroom. Chances are, you’re sitting next to someone from a different country, culture, or background. Maybe their story is completely different from yours or maybe it’s suprisingly similair. But here’s the thing: not all of our stories make it into the media. Whether it’s through films, news, music, or TikTok, the Read More

From radio to research

On two warm days in June, we visited two different corners of the German media and communication world.  On June 17th we have visit the Media School M94.5. When I walked in, I immediately felt the relaxed, creative energy of the place. It didn’t feel like a typical media institution, like for example the SZ, where Read More

How the news is made: A day at the Munich Presshouse

On May 13th, 2025, our class visited the Presshouse of TZ and Münchner Merkur in Munich. From the outside, the building looked similar to many others in the city center. Inside, we got a closer look at how news is produced, edited, and prepared for publication each day. One of the most fascinating things was how fast and dynamic Read More

Serving my way to Munich

Servus! My name is Emine, but my mother often calls me Mientje. I’m from the Netherlands and grew up in a small town called Lochem, in the eastern part of the country. It’s the kind of place where everything is just a 10-minute bike ride away, which makes Munich feel like a whole new world Read More