A semester in Munich soon to be forgotten
Student life . TravelSo, somehow six months in Munich have now passed and I’m about to pack my bags and head back home. But packing everything up has proved to be difficult, as I’m apparently really bad at goodbyes. Although, I’m happy to realize that my bags are now filled to the brim. I’m not talking about beer
Toast to community: A bierstube offering more than beer
SocietyYoung people often flock to clubs and bars for the thrill and for socializing. But within the walls of this student-run bar, the concept the of community is taken to a new high providing a vital support system and safe haven for students. A handful of friends enter through the heavy doors and head straight
How a queen’s abdication sparked a renewed love for the monarchy
Culture . SocietyQueen Margrethe II’s abdication has not only marked the end of an era, but has also proved to be a catalyst for renewed support for the monarchy in Denmark. And the new king is exactly what the nation needs. A collective shockwave raged through Denmark on December 31st, 2023 at 6 pm. In the queen’s
From Århus to Ho Chi Minh City: An exchange student’s journey of culture clash and connection
Authors . Culture . UncategorizedWhat happens when a 180 cm tall blond girl from Denmark takes on an exchange adventure in Vietnam? She gets a lot of looks from the locals and pictures taken of her. That’s at least how Mathilde Fyhn begins the story of her first month in Vietnam. “Well, I knew I would stand out as
A Dane loose in Munich
AuthorsLet’s get the basics out of the way: My name is Viktoria, I am 23 years old, and I come from Århus, Denmark. I have lived in Munich for two months now. It feels like it has been two weeks and half a year – both at the same time. On one hand, time has