Winter Blues? International Students and Seasonal Affective Disorder
Munich & City Life . Student LifeReported By Chia-jui Yang and Jing-wen Lo As the seasons change, leaves turn yellow and fall, while Munich’s sky remains cloaked in thick gray clouds, casting a somber mood over its residents. Often referred to as the “winter blues,” Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a clinical condition characterized by depressive symptoms associated with seasonal changes,
The reality of studying abroad: highs and lows
Authors . Culture & Music . Munich & City Life . Opinion Piece . Travelby 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
Rethinking the Long Night of Museums: How to Make It Short and Sweet
Culture & Music . Munich & City Life . Opinion Pieceby Jing-wen Lo On October 19, art venues across Munich, which typically close by 5 p.m., stayed open from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. Celebrating its 25th year, the annual event Lange Nacht der Museen (Long Night of Museums) offered visitors the opportunity to explore more than 100 art spaces at night. However, those expecting
Dreams come true
Munich & City Life . Student LifeMy name is Alisiia. I am turning 21 soon and I am looking forward to spend this day in Munich, I feel that it is going to be special. I am happy exchange student from Ukraine, who spent last 3 years leaving and traveling around Europe. I`ve seen bunches of spectacular cities and met unique
“The Dorf”
Culture & Music . Munich & City Life . Student LifeOlympic Village? As a student accommodation? Living in an 850.000 square meter park? My curiosity ignited Multiple trains of thought as soon as I saw the email informing me I would live in a two-floor bungalow in the Olydorf for six months. The city of Munich has been facing a housing crisis for a few years now. According
A City within a City
Authors . Munich & City Life . Student LifeThe student dormitory Olydorf is what made my life in Munich most enjoyable. The dormitory system here is quite different from what I was used to in Korea. Back home, each university has its own dormitories located on campus, and only students from that university live there. But in Munich, the dormitory system works differently.
Bis Bald Munich
Culture & Music . Food . Munich & City Life . Politics & Society . Sports . Student Life . TravelIt is only natural that my final walk in Munich would be up Leopoldstrasse. My live has in many ways been up and down this street for the last 5 months. My stay in Munich started at LMU’s faculty of Psychology where LMU had arranged a month long intensive German course. This was the best introduction
Report: Disco nights at Import Export
Culture & Music . Munich & City Life . Student Life . TravelFrom Hauptbahnhof I take the tram towards Moosach. It is not the prettiest tram route of Munich. But I’m not going a pretty place as well. I’m getting off at Leonrodplatz. As soon as I get off, I can already hear the techno playing. I take one more look in my bag when I get
The Best Cafés in Munich
Food . Munich & City Life . Student LifeMunich is a fantastic city with a lot to offer, especially if you love a good cup of coffee or a refreshing Matcha. As a fellow café enthusiast, I’ve gathered some tips on where to go. Maxvorstadt: The Café Hub Maxvorstadt is a goldmine for cafés, particularly around the Universität area. It’s the perfect spot
From the East to the West, From Bangkok to Munich
Culture & Music . Munich & City Life . Student LifeMy name is Sooksodsai Sooksomchitra, which I find quite hard for foreigners to pronounce naturally. Therefore, I go by JamJam, which is the nickname given to me by my parents. When translated into Thai, JamJam and Sooksodsai have the same meaning, Happy; unlike Westerners, we were given our nickname at birth in Thailand. Being in