Bis Bald Munich
City life . Culture . Food . 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
The future of journalism
Media . SocietyIn this interview with Victoria Ertelthalner-Nikolaev, professor and PhD student at Ludwig-Maximilians Universität, we tried to look into the field of journalism and its evolution through the lens of research. What is your academic background and how did it lead you to LMU ? First of all, I started at LMU for my PhD in
Breaking Barriers: Kajsa’s Journey from Sweden to Germany
Media . SocietyI had the opportunity to interview a journalist Kajsa Norell from Sweden. Kajsa has worked in media for many years before moving to Germany. As an international student aspiring to move abroad, I was eager to talk to Kajsa and gain her insights on the subject. Kajsa’s beginning Kristýna: My first question is, what initially
The Inspiring Mission of Medico International
Climate Change . Health . SocietyKeeping an audience engaged online is very challenging, but Kerem Schamberger, a former IFKW student and Medico International’s consultant for migration and flight in public relations, managed to keep us hooked the entire time. Kerem’s passion for his work was clear as he broke down the intricacies of Medico’s mission and operations. He shared some
2024 or 1978?
SocietyIn Italy, the law that allows women to terminate a pregnancy (IVG) is the 194, approved in 1978 after the victory of numerous feminist movements that encountered the opposition of many political forces in the Parliament. Eventually the law passed, but it was the result of a compromise, the greatest of which was the introduction
The worst thing about Munich
City life . Culture . Food . Society . Student life . TravelThe worst thing about Munich is the thought of leaving it. It’s been 5 months since I’ve been here, I’ve got to know everything. I made new friends, learned a few things from my courses, and even learned some German.I got here at the end of September. I had a week to settle in, and then the terror massacre on October 7th
Cheers to Munich: A chapter concludes, another unfolds
Authors . City life . Society . Student lifeHello there! Time flies, and I find myself writing my final post here with a mix of nostalgia and excitement. The journey from familiar Zurich to the vibrant corners of Munich has been a true rollercoaster. Let’s rewind a bit. When I first mentioned that Munich would be my exchange destination, many doubted it because
Toast to community: A bierstube offering more than beer
SocietyYoung people often flock to clubs and bars for the thrill and for socializing. But within the walls of this student-run bar, the concept the of community is taken to a new high providing a vital support system and safe haven for students. A handful of friends enter through the heavy doors and head straight
How a queen’s abdication sparked a renewed love for the monarchy
Culture . SocietyQueen Margrethe II’s abdication has not only marked the end of an era, but has also proved to be a catalyst for renewed support for the monarchy in Denmark. And the new king is exactly what the nation needs. A collective shockwave raged through Denmark on December 31st, 2023 at 6 pm. In the queen’s
Can Sport save the future Generations?
Health . Society . SportsThe contemporary world around us is in a constant global mutation day by day: one of the big driving forces of change is for sure the digitalization. Technology is now part of our daily lives and nothing is the same as it was before the digital era. If for some aspects, technology made our everyday