A New Journey Beginsđź”›
AuthorsHello! I am Sangnan, but you can call me Sophia. My friends in China prefer to call me “Huahua” (meaning “flower” in Chinese) because my last name sounds similar to the word for flower. I was born in a coastal town in Ningbo, a city in eastern China, but grew up in Chongqing, a city
Introducing me…
AuthorsMy name is Chisomaga Anyanwu; Agah to my dad, Chisom or Aga to my friends, Somaga to my mum and siblings. I was born in Ireland but lived in Nigeria for the most part of my life. Ireland is a beautiful country especially the outskirts and the West of Ireland. Although the language is not
New streets, new stories: my semester in Munich
AuthorsHalli hallo an alle! My name is Tania, I’m 20 years old, and since last month, I’ve started my life as an exchange student in München, Germany. I am currently studying at the Department of Communication, and I come from a city called Cluj-Napoca (or, in German, Klausenburg), which is located in the heart of
Donato Bendicenti: thirty years of journalism between politics and Europe
Authors . Culture . Interview . Media . Politics . Society(Image source: Instagram profile @donatobendicenti) Telling politics with a european perspectiveDonato Bendicenti is one of the most well-known faces in Italian and European political journalism. With over thirty years of experience, he has closely followed key moments in national and international politics, working for Tg1 and later as head of the Rai bureau in Brussels.
Jenny Holzer: Line of Light, art as a universal language
Authors . Culture . Media . Politics . Society . TravelBy Elisa Zuliani Jenny Holzer is one of the most influential figures in contemporary art, known for revolutionizing visual language as an expressive tool. Since the 1970s, she has transformed simple, direct phrases into powerful works of art that stimulate critical reflection on themes such as power, violence, and human rights. Her famous Truisms, created
Fabrizio Dragosei: Fifty years in journalism, from field reporting to foreign correspondence
Authors . Culture . Freedom of speech . Interview . Media . Politics . Society(Image: Giornale Sentire) By Elisa Zuliani Fabrizio Dragosei is an italian journalist and writer with a 50-year career in the media world, best known for his work as a foreign correspondent for Corriere della Sera. From his first experience at Rai in London to his years in Moscow, he has always maintained a strong investigative journalism
Exploring Munich’s Green Heart: The English Garden
Authors . City life . Culture . Germany . Student life . TravelThis article was co-written by Borbely-Kubina Hannah and Adriana Piñeiro The English Garden (Englischer Garten) is not just Munich’s largest park, it’s a historical and cultural landmark that reflects the city’s unique blend of tradition, nature, and modern leisure. Spanning over 910 acres, it stretches from the city centre to the northeastern districts, making it
Accommodation for International Students in Munich
Authors . Student lifeAs I stepped off the plane and felt the crisp air of Munich for the first time, I knew I was embarking on a transformative journey. My name is Ty Chhayhak, and I am a 23-year-old student from Cambodia, now pursuing my studies in Law at LMU. Coming from the capital city of Cambodia, I
The reality of studying abroad: highs and lows
Authors . City life . Culture . Germany . Opinion pieceby Hannah Borbely-Kubina Erasmus or any exchange opportunity is something most of us dream about during our school years, partly due to media representation and largely because we fantasize that another town, country, or continent will fulfill all our desires and dreams. While some of these notions are fantastical, the experience of studying abroad certainly
Ibiza to Munich: An Erasmus Journey
AuthorsHello everyone! My name is Adriana, but feel free to call me Adri. I am from the beautiful island of Ibiza in Spain, though I currently study in Madrid, where I am pursuing a double degree in Journalism and Audiovisual Communication. This semester, however, I wanted to explore something new, so I am in Munich