Hallo München: The Exchange Begins
AuthorsHello everyone, I’m Jay, a 21 year old Communications student from the University of Exeter, spending my exchange year in Munich. I’ve always wanted to live abroad, and with two semesters ahead of me, now is my chance to explore, make new friends and see where it takes me. I love a busy social life,
(New) Home Alone
AuthorsSo first of all, I’m a child of divorce. That simple fact has intricate itself in many areas of my life, including why I have two names, and why pretty much no one knows the first one. It’s in honor of my late grandmother (mother’s side), whom my father didn’t like very much: Yolanda. The
From Seoul to Munich
Authors . Student LifeIntroduction Hi! My name is Choi Hyoju (Just call me Ju). I’m a 22-year-old exchange student at Yonsei University from Korea. I am studying Design and Communication at Korea. I majored in painting at high school, so I chose Design as my first major. I always enjoyed watching investigative reporting programs, so I wanted to
A mate in Munich
AuthorsHello! My name is Ignacio, but everyone calls me Nacho. I am 25 years old and I was born and raised in the City of Buenos Aires, Argentina. It is impossible for me to stay impartial when talking about my city, I honestly believe it is one of the best cities in the world to
Munich wasn’t exactly the plan
AuthorsHi! I’m a 23-year-old student from Sweden, originally from Stockholm, but currently studying Business Administration at Linköping University, which I love! This semester, however, I’m spending a few months in Munich as an exchange student at LMU. To be fair, Munich wasn’t exactly the plan from the beginning. Germany wasn’t one of my first choices,
Mountains, Munich and everything in between
AuthorsHi there! My name is Pernille, I’m 23 years old and from Oslo, Norway. Back home I’m studying media and communication at the University of Oslo, where I already have completed my bachelor thesis. So, this exchange semester at LMU is actually the final part om my bachelor’s degree, which makes it extra exciting.
A small Look into my life – Torjus Mosdøl
AuthorsHi everyone, welcome to a small look into my world. My name is Torjus, but during a previous exchange year many called me Moose. This is a reference to my last name, Mosdøl, and my tall stature combined with poor balance. I´m a Norwegian exchange student and I arrived in Munich early September so I´ve
An Unexpected Adventure
AuthorsHi! My name is Hedvig, I’m 25 years old and from Norway. I grew up in a small town just outside Oslo. But over the past few years, I’ve had the opportunity to live and study in several different places. I’m currently doing a master’s degree in Screen Cultures at the University of Oslo, and
New Chapter, New Experiences
AuthorsHello everyone! I’m Alba and I’m 19 years old. I know, I’m the youngest one, but I’ll be turning 20 very soon. I come from the capital of Spain, Madrid, a beautiful city with incredible places, a rich culture and, of course, great weather, as you all probably know. Madrid is not only a city
The World of Media in Munich
Media & Journalism . Munich Media LandscapeReflecting on this past semester, I have learned so much about the various media institutions in Munich and how they function. The incredible opportunities we had to explore and learn about how media functions in Germany has not only been insightful, but fascinating to experience coming from a different country. When I used to picture