A Chat with Journalist Bernd-Uwe Gutknecht
MediaBernd-Uwe Gutknecht, a radio journalist at Munich’s Bayerischer Rundfunk, has forged an incredible career for himself. With over 30 years of experience, Bernd has witnessed and reported on major news events, rubbed shoulders with celebrities and politicians, and travelled to over 100 countries through his work. I was lucky enough to sit down with him
Not a ‘goodbye’, but a ‘see you later’
Student lifeI cannot believe the time has come to say goodbye to Munich. Four months ago, the road before me was seemingly endless, but now I can finally see the end. This has truly been one of the best experiences of my life. While I knew it would be rewarding, I don’t think I could have
Leave a meal for the future
Student lifeI have always liked a story about farewell in an ancient Chinese novel. A person met another person in the mountains. Then They traveled together and spent a few pleasant days. One of them wanted to treat the other person to one more meal when they went to the next place. But because of some
Munich, Until We Meet Again
UncategorizedIt feels like just yesterday that I was carrying two large suitcases and looking up at the Olympia Tower. I was full of excitement and joy, anticipating the start of my exchange semester. I had so many plans and ambitions, yet many of them remain undone. However, the lesson I learned from my time in
Though the music ends, the people remain.
Student lifeAs the UEFA Euro 2024 draws to a close, so does my academic journey in Munich. I am about to bid farewell to this city rich in history and culture. Living in Europe has been a true blessing, especially for someone from a small island. The convenience of being able to take a train and
5 Months, 5 Things To Remember
Excursions . Student life . TravelHonestly, I find it terrific to have a chance to write such a farewell to conclude my exchange semester since it can “force” me to sit down in front of my laptop and type something rather than do it in my mind only. The past 5 months have made me realize that time can fly.
Munich Send-off
UncategorizedSending off Munich makes me look back on the days I first arrived here. And now thinking of the things I made so far here makes me want to pat myself on the back. I also thank all the people and experiences I had undergone here. As a German Language and Literature major, all the
Bidding farewell to Munich
Authors . Student life . UncategorizedA farewell rarely feels like it’s coming at the right time. Also my upcoming departure from Munich feels like it’s arriving way too soon – right at the moment when I’ve finally settled into the city. Three months ago I arranged myself a subtenant, held my birthday party only a couple days before my departure
Bis Bald Munich
City life . Culture . Food . Society . Sports . Student life . TravelIt is only natural that my final walk in Munich would be up Leopoldstrasse. My live has in many ways been up and down this street for the last 5 months. My stay in Munich started at LMU’s faculty of Psychology where LMU had arranged a month long intensive German course. This was the best introduction
Exploring German Media and Politics
Media . Politics . Research@IfKWAs a non-German speaker who has lived in the country for close to five months, I feel like I’ve missed out. What are the Germans thinking about, what are they worried about, what are they reading? And how is the media and politics intertwined here in Germany? That is something that I had a conversation