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
Munich, You Were So Good to Me!
Germany . Student lifeSix months have flown by in the blink of an eye, and in just a month, I will be repacking my suitcase to go back home to Australia. What started as a Professional Communications subject, which I expected to be a “fluff” course, mostly consisting of field trips that filled up my ECTS, turned out
Walking Through Journalism: From Media Spaces to Meaningful Connections
Germany . Media . Research@IfKW . Student lifeOver the course of this journey, professional journalism has unfolded before me not as a fixed profession, but as a dynamic practice constantly negotiating between social responsibility, institutional constraints, technological change, and audience expectations. Through academic research, field trips, and direct encounters with media institutions, I have come to understand journalism not only as a
Final Blog Post: reflections on media, neutrality and my journey through Bavaria
Authors . Culture . Germany . MediaParticipating in this course offered me a unique opportunity to engage with several Bavarian media companies and dive deep into the world of professional communication. From conducting interviews to producing reportages and opinion pieces, I haven’t just learned the fundamentals of journalism; I have also found a platform to document my ideas and share perspectives
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
Visiting the Deutsches Museum — A Journey Through Science, Technology, and History
Germany . ScienceDuring my visit to the Deutsches Museum in Munich, I was struck by how this institution goes beyond simply displaying objects — it shows the unfolding story of scientific research and technological development. Founded in 1903 by Oskar von Miller, the Deutsches Museum was established with the mission to promote scientific research and public understanding of science and technology. Today,
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