Trip to Schloss Neuschwanstein
Authors . Excursions . TravelIf you’re visiting Bavaria, you can’t miss the famous Neuschwanstein Castle that served as inspiration for Disney’s Sleeping Beauty Castle. It was built by King Ludwig II of Bavaria in the 19th century on the ruins of two medieval castles. Neuschwanstein is located in southern Bavaria, near the Alps and the Austrian border. It’s a
The changed and the unchanged: How Bayerischer Rundfunk has adapted to the digital age
MediaOur guided tour of Bayerischer Rundfunk (shortened to BR) started from the history gallery in the BR building, a long grey, silent and dimly lit gallery with the history of BR printed on the walls. 2021, 1991, 1971, 1949, 1945, 1934, 1929…. As we walked along the gallery, the time on the walls kept going
Exchange Trip for a Chinese Girl
UncategorizedMy name is Qian Liu, from Zhejiang Province, China. I am a doctoral student at home University, and I am very honored to come to the University of Munich for exchange. I fell in love with this place almost on the first day I arrived. There are two main reasons for coming to exchange. On
From the East to the West, From Bangkok to Munich
City life . Culture . Student lifeMy name is Sooksodsai Sooksomchitra, which I find quite hard for foreigners to pronounce naturally. Therefore, I go by JamJam, which is the nickname given to me by my parents. When translated into Thai, JamJam and Sooksodsai have the same meaning, Happy; unlike Westerners, we were given our nickname at birth in Thailand. Being in
The long way to Munich
Culture . Student life . TravelI’m originally from a city which is not big nor small. Holbæk is big enough to always have the convenience of a supermarket within 500 meters from where you are, but it is so small that if you walk down the main street on a weekday it’ll be silent. The bars close at 21’ most
Starting a career in the media industry: interview at Mediaschool Bayern
Excursions . MediaIn a recent interview conducted in the Media school of Bayern, Andre Wengenroth informed us about the tools given to students, preparing them for a professional future in media. He shed light on the opportunities provided by the school’s partnerships and networking, as well as the practical experience developed by students. Andre Wengenroth giving us
The Inspiring Mission of Medico International
Climate Change . Health . SocietyKeeping an audience engaged online is very challenging, but Kerem Schamberger, a former IFKW student and Medico International’s consultant for migration and flight in public relations, managed to keep us hooked the entire time. Kerem’s passion for his work was clear as he broke down the intricacies of Medico’s mission and operations. He shared some
Süddeutsche Zeitung: ”We are often asked if the printed newspaper is a disgrace to the environment”
Climate Change . MediaThe green transition is a highly debated theme in the western part of the world. Citizens and politicians are doing a lot but not enough to turn the table. As a green initiative, the Germans are going out of their way to sort garbage but at the same time, they cling to traditional print newspapers.
Media School Bayern
Excursions . MediaA Playground for the Next Generation of Media Talents Walking into the office of Media School Bayern (MSB) for the first time, I was immediately struck by the vibrant atmosphere. The colorful decor and various posters, along with the committed ‘staff’ working on evening news, fostered a sense of freedom and innovation, perfectly embodying the
The Past, Present and Future of the Süddeutsche Zeitung
Excursions . MediaAmongst the whirring sound of the printing press and the thick smell of ink, a sense of order and certainty could be felt. There was a job to be done, a deadline to meet. Anticipation hung in the air. This was the atmosphere of Munich’s Süddeutsche Zeitung Printery last Thursday evening as it pumped out