Curating curiosity: an experience at the Deutsches Museum
Culture . Excursions . Germany . Media . ScienceOn a small island between the banks of the Isar River lies the world’s largest science and technology museum: the Deutsches Museum. Upon arrival, we were welcomed by Sabine Pelgjer from the Press and Public Relations department, who provided fascinating insights into the institution’s inner workings. Organized in five different floors and designed with a
The freedom to fail: why Media School Bayern is a breath of fresh air
Excursions . MediaOn December 11th, I had the opportunity to visit an institution that cares deeply about the future of radio and broadcasting. Located on the outskirts of Munich, Media School Bayern actively invests time and resources into teaching young adults how to navigate the world of digital content, specifically in video and audio production. After receiving
A Journey Through Technology and History at the Deutsches Museum
ExcursionsThe visit to the Deutsches Museum was a fascinating journey through science, technology, and history. The museum showcases Germany’s achievements, from early engineering and industrial inventions to modern innovations in all walks of life. What impressed me most was the interactive exhibits, especially the one explaining Erwin Schrödinger’s famous thought experiment from 1935. Rather than
Connecting Education and Industry – Field Trip to Bayern Media School
ExcursionsVisiting Bayern Media School was an inspiring experience. Although the location was a little bit remote from the city center, it immediately impressed me with its warm atmosphere and hands-on approach to media education. Students actively work on real projects and experiment with professional equipment. You could feel the creative energy walking through the studios.
Second-Hand Fashion: against the environmental impact of the textile industry
Authors . Climate Change . Culture . Interview . Media . Media influence . Science . Society . SpainThe environmental impact refers to the effects that human activities have on the natural environment. Although these effects can sometimes be positive, most human actions generate serious damage to ecosystems. One of the industries with the greatest environmental footprint is the textile sector, whose impact extends across the entire life cycle of garments, from the
How Myanmar’s Youth Are Escaping a War They Never Chose
PoliticsAt the border of Myanmar and Mae Sai, Northern Thailand | Captured by Sunmin Kang
Ireland’s lack of opportunities and housing
SocietyOver the past few years, it has become apparent to my friend and I that we will most likely not be able to buy a house in Ireland. In comparison to my parents who built their own house before they were 30 my generation in Ireland will not be afforded the same luxury. The housing
Lost in Translation: Finding a Voice in a German Campus Radio
Feature . MediaThe first thing I didn’t understand was a joke. The speaker made a remark about student radio culture. The room laughed immediately. I smiled a second too late, trying to catch the tone rather than the meaning. Around me, pens were already moving again, notebooks filled with bullet points and arrows. The information session for
Reportage about the Oktoberfest: Traditional celebration, or an overpriced festival?
Culture . Food . Germany . TravelHey everyone! I’m back with another post from my Professional Communication course at LMU. For this assignment, we were asked to write a reportage about a topic in our environment that raises a question or shows an issue. Since I’m currently on exchange in Munich, I decided to finally go to Oktoberfest, something I had
From São Paulo to Munich: The comfortable silence
Authors . City life . SocietyI arrive in the northern part of Munich on a pale Saturday morning. The apartment building looks almost silent from the outside. Bicycles are chained neatly in front of it, a thin winter light pressing through the windows. Inside the apartment complex, I step into the narrow elevator and press the button for the 4th