Rethinking the Long Night of Museums: How to Make It Short and Sweet
City life . Culture . Opinion pieceby Jing-wen Lo On October 19, art venues across Munich, which typically close by 5 p.m., stayed open from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. Celebrating its 25th year, the annual event Lange Nacht der Museen (Long Night of Museums) offered visitors the opportunity to explore more than 100 art spaces at night. However, those expecting
The cost of being female: unpacking the pink tax
Opinion piece . Society . Student lifeby Huan Lin Have you ever encountered this situation? While shopping, you notice that your favorite items in soft colors like pink are significantly more expensive than similar items in other colors. This phenomenon is known as the “pink tax.” It refers to the price premium added by retailers simply because a product has a
A german swede
AuthorsPicture (left and right): Fleur Riller Lendemar Servus! My name is Fleur and I’m an Erasmus student from Sweden. My hometown is in Scania, the southern part of Sweden, where the headland is framed by oceans and long white beaches. If you live in the northern part of Sweden the summers are long and the
My Second Chance
Authors . Covid-19 . Student lifeMy name is Elisa, I am 21 years old and I come from Bolzano, a fascinating bilingual town in South Tyrol, Italy. I study Communication Sciences and Culture at my hometown University, a trilingual bachelor’s program in Italian, German and English. This winter semester, I find myself here in Munich, like all of you, to
Hello everyone!
Student life . Travel . UncategorizedI’m Yuliia, a 21-year-old from the beautiful, vibrant heart of Ukraine. Ukraine is my homeland, and I love it dearly. With its stunning landscapes, from towering mountains to the vast, magical fields and the Black Sea, it’s a place where every season has its own charm. Winters are colder than in Germany, often blanketed in
Wendy in Munich
AuthorsMy name is Jing-wen (Wendy) Lo, and I’m from Taiwan, a small island in the Pacific Ocean near China. I used to feel a bit insecure when introducing where I’m from, expecting people to either confuse Taiwan with Thailand or assume it’s part of China. But to my surprise, most people I’ve met in Europe
Let Everything Flow Through Me: LMU, Our Story Begins
AuthorsHello！ I’m Huan Lin, and you can also call me Poppy—it’s easier to remember that way. I’m from a small island in southern China called Hainan, and I love the cool sea breeze and sweet coconut water there. From that tropical island to LMU, it’s more than just a 16-hour flight. Step by step, with
Just like my Vision board – Studying in Munich
AuthorsDear readers, As a participant of the Professional Communication seminar, I am delighted, but also obligated, to have the opportunity and introduce myself to give you an insight into my personal life and plans for this semester. Well, hello there, my name is Jana, my friends call me Jani, and I am from the Czech
Marcos’ Adventure: its Beginning
Authors . Culture . Student life . Uncategorized“The greatest adventure is what lies ahead” (JRR Tolkien). I’m no hobbit, yet in matter of months I’ve made a significant travel too. I’m Marcos, but most of my friends call me Quetes. I’m a journalism student from sunny Spain, and I’m beyond excited to be spending the next year in Munich! This exciting travel
‘Munich diaries’: The beginning
AuthorsHallo an alle! Hello everyone! And happy Halloween! My name is Hannah, I’m 19 years old, and I started my Erasmus journey a month and a half ago in the beautiful city of Munich. I’m from a significant city in Romania called Cluj-Napoca, or Klausenburg in German, and it’s been my home all my life.