New birth and challenges: How young students inject vitality into Sino-German cultural exchange
Culture & Music . Politics & Society . Student Life . TravelBy Cunyu Liu & Huan Lin What comes to mind when you think of cultural exchange? Perhaps dazzling international expos, high-profile art exhibitions, or grand cultural festivals. These large-scale events undoubtedly showcase the richness and diversity of Chinese culture. However, the true charm of cultural exchange often lies in smaller, more personal stories. This is
Europe’s dance with Extremism: Romania’s Presidential Elections are a warning
Media & Journalism . Opinion Piece . Politics & Society . Travelby Hannah Borbely-Kubina Political extremism in Europe is no longer subtle; it’s out in the open. From far-right regimes in Hungary and Poland to the radical-left populists in southern Europe, extremism has gone mainstream. Economic instability, social divides, and distrust in traditional politics have left voters scrambling for answers, no matter how dangerous. Romania is
Hello everyone!
Student Life . Travel . UncategorizedI’m Yuliia, a 21-year-old from the beautiful, vibrant heart of Ukraine. Ukraine is my homeland, and I love it dearly. With its stunning landscapes, from towering mountains to the vast, magical fields and the Black Sea, it’s a place where every season has its own charm. Winters are colder than in Germany, often blanketed in
Trip to Augsburg
Munich Media Landscape . TravelOn a sunny Saturday in July, I went on a day trip to Augsburg as part of a Servicepacket event. Augsburg is a city in Bavaria, about an hour from Munich by local train. A small group of about 10 people gathered at Munich Central Station, and we set off together. After arriving, it took
See you, Munich
Student Life . TravelAfter this exchange semester in Munich, there are many aspects of the city that I am going to miss. The most prominent is the beautiful nature that is always close at hand. One of the reasons I wanted to go to Munich in the beginning was because it is a big city close to the
5 Months, 5 Things To Remember
Munich Media Landscape . Student Life . TravelHonestly, I find it terrific to have a chance to write such a farewell to conclude my exchange semester since it can “force” me to sit down in front of my laptop and type something rather than do it in my mind only. The past 5 months have made me realize that time can fly.
Bis Bald Munich
Culture & Music . Food . Munich & City Life . Politics & 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
Report: Disco nights at Import Export
Culture & Music . Munich & City Life . Student Life . TravelFrom Hauptbahnhof I take the tram towards Moosach. It is not the prettiest tram route of Munich. But I’m not going a pretty place as well. I’m getting off at Leonrodplatz. As soon as I get off, I can already hear the techno playing. I take one more look in my bag when I get
Prost, Munich !
Authors . Student Life . TravelAfter a second semester in Munich, I am finally returning home at the end of July. It was very interesting to see how different the winter and summer semesters were. Even though I explored Munich, its museums and its christmas markets, the mood of the city totally switched when I came back in April :
Trip to Schloss Neuschwanstein
Authors . Munich Media Landscape . TravelIf you’re visiting Bavaria, you can’t miss the famous Neuschwanstein Castle that served as inspiration for Disney’s Sleeping Beauty Castle. It was built by King Ludwig II of Bavaria in the 19th century on the ruins of two medieval castles. Neuschwanstein is located in southern Bavaria, near the Alps and the Austrian border. It’s a