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,
Deutches Museum: Communicating a Message
Culture . ExcursionsI found our trip to Deutsches Museum unexpectedly enjoyable. The tour that we took was very different from what I had imagined. I assumed the tour was going to be about the technology that is used in the journalism field however I found the tour being about how the museum communicates messages to the public
Media School Bayern: Learning Through Experience
ExcursionsOur trip to the Media School Bayern was insightful into a different approach in teaching students how to produce media. They use a more hands on approach which is not typical when media is being taught; typically, it is mainly theories that are taught or how to write an article or do research but rarely
From Airplanes to Labs: Inside the Deutsches Museum
Excursions . Germany . UncategorizedVisiting the Deutsches Museum gave us an insight into many different areas of history, technology and science. My first impression was how enormous and incredibly diverse the museum is, with exhibitions ranging from airplanes and old musical instruments to cameras, laboratories, and much more. Walking through the halls, it was easy to see how much
Behind the Scenes at Media School Bayern
Excursions . Germany . MediaOut of all our field trips, visiting Media School Bayern was the most eye-opening and enjoyable. From the moment we entered, it was clear that this is a place where students get to dive straight into media work and explore their interests in a hands-on way. The atmosphere was energetic and welcoming, giving the impression
Media for Young People: A Day Inside of Media School Bayern
Excursions . Germany . MediaWhen I heard about Media School Bayern for the first time, I thought about a place like an institute where it’d be heavily focused on academics related to media and communication fields. But I was completely wrong, this place wasn’t just a typical media school, it turned out to be a safe space where young