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
Media Lab Bayern: Beyond the Newsroom
UncategorizedVisiting Media Lab Bayern made me realize that not every media organization actually produces news. Instead of a newsroom, it felt more like a creative hub or startup space where people come together to experiment with new ideas for journalism. This already made me question its role: if it doesn’t create journalism directly, how does
The Freedom to Fail: My Field Trip to Mediaschool Bayern
UncategorizedWalking into a professional media studio usually comes with an underlying sense of tension. In the mainstream media world, airtime equals money, ratings dictate survival, and mistakes are incredibly costly. But during our recent field trip to Mediaschool Bayern, which is the training academy behind Munich’s student station M94.5, I encountered a completely different philosophy.
Media Lab Bayern Visit
UncategorizedVisiting the Media Lab Bayern felt like entering a space of creativity, where workshops flourish to create and innovate new products and concepts. The space had a healthy and refreshing atmosphere – a communal kitchen where innovators could hydrate and refuel, common spaces to decompress or socialize with others like-minded, and several whiteboards throughout the
My Visit to MediaSchool Bayern: Training the Future of Journalism in Germany
UncategorizedWelcome back to my third blog! In this blog I’m going to talk about Mediaschool Bayern or as known as Mediaschool Bayern gGmbH. As an international student from Thailand, visiting MediaSchool Bayern gave me a new perspective on how media education works in Germany as back in Thailand we do not have an institute like