Media Narratives in Contrast
City life . Culture . Germany . Media . Opinion piece . Politics . SocietyBy Ollie Standen Throughout the past two week, the group visited the TZ/Mekur and the SZ media organisations to see how the paper and online media world functioned in Germany. Both papers cover international, national and regional news stories with reports being printed on the daily or updated every minute on their websites. The TZ/Mekur
Hallo from Pao – A City Girl in Munich 🇹🇭➡️🇩🇪
City life . Culture . Society . Student life . TravelSawasdee everyone! My name is Nannaphat Phromsopha, but most people call me Mangpor – it means dragonfly in Thai. I love the symbolism behind it – always moving, light, and curious. Just like me, flying from place to place, collecting experiences and stories in every places that I go, or you can call me Pao, if that’s easier! Currently, I’m a third-year student in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE) international program at Thammasat University. I’ve always been curious about how societies work, how we make decisions, and how our values shape the world – that’s what drew me to PPE. I speak Thai, English, and a little bit of Chinese. So, I’m now picking up some German to challenge myself. I’m from Bangkok, Thailand, a city full of hope, life, colours, traffic, temples, street food, and beautiful chaos that I call it home. I grew up surrounded by people, stories, and energy – which is probably why I feel most alive in big cities. So, when I had the chance to study abroad, I looked for a place that had both city life and character – and Munich was the perfect choice. So….Why Munich? I’m a total city girl, and I need that buzz of movement around me. Munich has it all: elegant architecture, deep history, cozy cafés, cool art spaces, and green parks everywhere. Plus, it’s super close to the Alps, so you can go from city strolls to mountain hikes in no time. Honestly, I love how it makes myself feel grounded and free at the same time. Moreover, I chose Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU) because of its strong academic reputation, diverse international student community, and the chance to experience life in one of Europe’s most dynamic cities. Munich has a unique character
My Munich story, round 2
Culture . Excursions . Germany . Spain . Student life . UncategorizedBack for another round! My first winter semester in Munich was fantastic, and I’m thrilled to be starting my second. For those who don’t know me, I’m Marcos, a 22-year-old spaniard; someone who enjoys a good time and comes from Cullera, a little fishing town 40 minutes south of Valencia. Born and raised in a
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.
Meeting with Jordi Orts: from journalism to intercultural communication
Culture . Germany . Interview . Spain . Student lifeIn the dynamic world of communication and journalism, there are figures who manage to transcend borders and turn their profession into a window to other cultures. One of these cases is that of Jordi Orts, a Valencian journalist based in Germany, whose career allows us to understand not only journalism in different contexts, but also
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
An unforgettable Allgäuer experience
Culture . Excursions . Food . Germany . UncategorizedFrom the moment I arrived in the Allgäu mountains to ski on a Tuesday, I knew it would be a special day. Untouched snow covered the peaks and slopes, and the cold, pure air filled my lungs. Having woken up early and taken an unusually long train from Munich to Obertsdorf, I felt full of
Breaking boundaries: a Chinese woman’s journey in the German media industry
Culture . InterviewInterview and article by Lin Huan | Images courtesy of Tong Ling *Since the interviewee has returned to China, this interview was conducted online. What does a Chinese media student take to secure a competitive internship in Germany’s public broadcasting system? How does one navigate cultural and professional differences while balancing multiple roles—as a journalist,
Is sustainable travel for Exchange students possible? LMU’s Green Travel contest and student experiences
Climate Change . Culture . Germany . Student life . TravelBy Elisa Zuliani Tackling the environmental challenges of international travel during Erasmus is not easy, but initiatives such as the Green Travel Contest at Ludwig Maximilian University (LMU) Munich prove that sustainable travel is possible. Launched in autumn 2024, the contest invited students to choose low-carbon means of transport, such as trains, buses or carpooling,