Munich, we will definitely see each other again! <3
UncategorizedLooking back on our seminar “Media Institutions in Munich”, I can honestly say that it gave me a much broader understanding of how media systems function in practice. Before coming to Munich, I mainly knew the German media landscape from the outside and from the programs for example on TV, that we also have in
An end to my Munich Chapter
UncategorizedThroughout this course and my exchange semester in Munich, I’ve learned far more than I expected, about the city, about the media, and honestly, about myself. Coming from another continent, I knew things would feel different, but those differences ended up shaping my experience in ways I didn’t anticipate. I joined this class simply wanting
Aurel Samsom – Blogpost 4
UncategorizedFrom pressure to passion: what Munich taught me about the future of media Before this course, I already knew that I was interested in the media world. I had done an internship in podcasting before, and I could already imagine myself working in a creative media environment later. Still, the visits in Munich made that
Aurel Samsom – Blogpost 3
UncategorizedLearning journalism by doing journalism: Media School Bayern as a working classroom During our visit to Media School Bayern, what stood out most to me was that the organisation did not feel like a traditional school. It felt more like a working newsroom where education and production happen at the same time. Students were not
Aurel Samsom – Blogpost 2
UncategorizedFreedom Over Numbers: Inside Radio LORA During our field trip for the course Media Institutions, I expected to visit a radio station like many others: a place focused on audience numbers, growth strategies, and attracting as many listeners as possible. Instead, when I walked into Radio LORA München, I entered a completely different media world. The
Aurel Samsom: Blogpost I
UncategorizedA New City, A New Chapter While I’m sitting here writing this at the kitchen table in the house I’ve been living in for the past three weeks, I find myself thinking about the place I call home: Utrecht. Even though the Netherlands, and especially Amsterdam, is where my heart truly lies and where I
Where Poodles and Journalism Meet: MediaSchool Bayern
UncategorizedMediaSchool Bayern will leave a lasting impression on all of us, not just because of the project they deliver, but because the main character of this tour was, without any doubt, a poodle. It was always following its owner, who was our tour guide, wherever he went. It immediately captured our attention, stealing the show
Exploring the Future of Journalism at the Media School Bayern
UncategorizedVisiting the Media School was an incredibly insightful experience. I walked away from that field trip having learnt so much about all the resources the school offers German and international students. The field trip was incredibly hands-on throughout the tour and it was refreshing to see such a healthy and inclusive work environment being fostered.
Where Future Journalists Begin: My Visit to Mediaschool Bayern
Germany . Media . Media influence . Student lifeIntroduction On 16 June 2026, we had the opportunity to visit Mediaschool Bayern. The visit was both intriguing and eye-opening. Coming from Hong Kong, where media education is usually offered as a university major or bachelor’s degree rather than through specialised practical training institutions, I found this kind of educational model particularly interestin Professional broadcasting
Visit to Media Lab Bayern: Fostering Innovation in German Media
UncategorizedLast Tuesday, we went on another field trip. This time we visited the sleek offices of Media Lab Bayern in Munich. We were guided by the lovely and energetic Alicia Fricke — Community and Program Manager. Thanks to her, we were introduced to an institution that doesn’t just watch the changing media landscape from the