Voices on the Frequency: My Afternoon at Radio LORA~
UncategorizedThere is a distinct kind of magic in places that exist purely because people care. Last week, I found myself stepping into the studios of Radio LORA—where “LORA” stands simply and proudly for Local Radio. Tucked away from the polished, bustling tourist centers of Munich, the station feels like a living, breathing archive of grassroots
92.4 FM: The Frequency Nobody Funds
UncategorizedMedia Institutions Field Trip | May 5, 2026 Walking into the offices of Radio LORA München, I braced myself for the kind of slick, glass-and-steel environment I associated with broadcast media. What I found instead stopped me in my tracks: cables snaking across the floor, handwritten schedules pinned to the walls, plants crowding the windowsills,
Visiting Radio LORA Munich: A Different Side of Broadcasting
Germany . Media . Radio Free Europe . UncategorizedAs part of our media institute in Munich class, I have got an opportunity to visit Radio LORA München, a non-commercial and independent community radio station located in the heart of Munich. Unlike mainstream public or private broadcasters, LORA is run mainly by volunteers and focuses on social, cultural, ecological, and political issues. The second
Behind the scenes at Radio LORA
UncategorizedBefore our visit, I knew Radio LORA only as the name of a station—something you might scroll past on the FM dial without giving much thought. But seeing the organization up close transformed my understanding of what “free radio” actually means in Germany. It is not just a broadcasting format; it is a daily struggle,
My Exchange Year Was Too Good, I Had to Do It Twice.
City life . Germany . Student life . UncategorizedHello! My name is Akira Ratiwat, I usually let my international friends call me Akira. I am currently an LMU exchange student from the capital of Thailand, Bangkok. At LMU, I study at the faculty of social science, majoring in media and communication while back in Thailand, I am majoring in media studies at Thammasat
Megan in Munich 🇩🇪🎀
UncategorizedHellooo, Megan here ~~ I’m from Singapore 🇸🇬 where bubble tea stores are everywhere , and it is definitely one of the things I miss most 😢. I speak English , Chinese and a little bit of Korean. I love collecting cute toys, figures and everything pink 💗. I have a pet bunny back home
A New Journey in Munich!
UncategorizedHallo! My name is Jing-Yun, you can also call me Angel. I am from Taiwan, but I spent my college years in Singapore. When it comes to my home country, Taiwan is a beautiful island known for its incredibly welcoming people, rich culture, and a night market food scene that is simply out of this
A new chapter: From Prague to Munich
UncategorizedHallo an alle! My name is Annamarie, and I am 20 years old. I come from Prague, the Czech Republic. In my hometown, I study Marketing & PR at the Charles University. If you have never been to Prague, you are definitely missing out on a lot. Prague, also known as the heart of Europe,
My second hometown, München
UncategorizedHi, I’m Seoyeon Choi from South Korea. I’m majoring in Cultural Anthropology in Korea but I’m interested in media and communication as well. I have been living here in Munich for 7 months and this is my second and last semester as an exchange student. Since I arrived in Munich in the end of September
Living and loving life in Munich
Germany . Student life . Travel . UncategorizedDearest gentle reader, It seems that Munich has recently welcomed yet another hopeful student into its orderly embrace. One whose journey began on the first day of this month with equal parts of excitement and quiet uncertainty. The city, ever composed and quietly discerning, observes as this newcomer begins to find their place among its