Final Blogpost: Reflections on Professional Journalism
Authors . Excursions . Germany . Media . SocietyExploring different forms of Journalism During this course on professional communication, I had the opportunity to explore different kinds of journalism and media practices through multiple field trips. These experiences provided not only a practical insight into how media institutions operate but also a deeper understanding of the role of professional communication in society. One
Final Reflection: The Invisible Weight of the Image
Excursions . Germany . Student lifeLooking for a flow My time in Munich started with a simple curiosity about “flow.” From the industrial fires of my hometown, Ulsan, to the fast-paced energy of Seoul, I’ve always been obsessed with how things connect. Over the past semester, this blog has been my personal record of those links—whether I was looking at
Learning to See Journalism Everywhere
Authors . Culture . Excursions . Germany . Media . Opinion piece . Reportage . Science . Society . Spain . Student lifeLooking back at this semester in Professional Communication in Munich, I realize that what changed the most was not what I knew about journalism, but how I see it now. What began as a series of blog assignments and field trips slowly became a deeper understanding of how professional journalism works in practice, how media
Reading Between the Lines: Lessons from Munich Media (Final Blog)
ExcursionsAlfred Hitchcock, the filmmaker, was known for preferring to watch films in dubbed versions in order to focus more closely on images and visual composition. Being part of the Professional Communication course in Munich felt similar in some ways: as I look towards my professional career in the French media sector, I had to picture
Final Blog Post: A Semester of New Experiences
Culture . ExcursionsMy first semester in Munich was enriched with new experiences that have made my time here unbelievably enjoyable. I first came here in September, so I got to experience those last bits of summer before the snowy winter came in. I got to explore this new city, appreciate the architecture and visit museums and various
Deutsches Museum, or the place to understand our modern world
Excursions . Student lifeThe visit to the Deutsches Museum offered an immersive overview of science, technology, and culture on an exceptional scale. With an impressive diversity of disciplines, from physics and engineering to music and environmental sciences, the museum clearly pursues an ambitious mission: to make complex knowledge accessible, precise, and meaningful for a very broad audience. My
“M94.5” – a Familiar Name, a New Perspective
ExcursionsBefore visiting, M94.5 already felt strangely familiar to me. I had come across it several times while preparing my stay in Munich, first during my own research on student media opportunities, then at a conference organized at LMU, and later at a Media for U event where the team hosted a stand, strongly recommended by
The Brand-Journalist Era
Excursions . Germany . Media . Student lifeMunich was swallowed by a thick fog on the day I headed to Ismaning. Located just outside the city center, this area felt like a quiet, mysterious “media island.” Inside the Media School Bayern, the next generation of storytellers is being forged. It isn’t a typical ivory tower of theory; it is a non-profit powerhouse
Inside the Media School of Bavaria: A Hands-On Path into Journalism
ExcursionsOur visit to the Media School of Bavaria offered an insightful look into a unique and practical approach to journalism education. Unlike traditional universities or colleges, the Media School of Bavaria operates as a non-profit organisation with a clear mission: to invest in young people and prepare them for real careers in media. What makes
The Theremin, the Planes and the Power of Communication
Excursions . UncategorizedMy experience at the Deutsches Museum was both interesting and unexpected. I began the field trip with relatively low expectations and even some confusion about how a museum focused on science and technology could relate to journalism. However, as the visit progressed, those doubts quickly disappeared. We were guided by a friendly curator named Abina,