And the Oscar of the noblest goes to…
Culture . Society . UncategorizedThe Oscar ceremony this year coincides with my birthday. For that reason I would like to write a letter like the children write to Santa. The most prestigious event of the 7th Art is about to happen with some different characteristics than the last years. In the previous years the Oscars were, more a political
Good Intentions with Detrimental Results
Politics . Society . UncategorizedReunification in Michigan’s Foster Care System Michigan- the Great Lakes State, also notoriously known for having some of the worst foster care, adoption, and child protective services. Unfortunately, I know all too much about this subject. Why? My parents are currently under-payed and overworked foster parents to two rambunctious little boys who also happen to
Field trip to BR Funkhaus
ExcursionsThe second field trip organized within the Professional Communication’s course was on the 26th of November and it was a visit to the Bayerischer Rundfunk’s. This institution is the state broadcaster in the Free State of Bavaria with its main office placed here in Munich. On this second excursion, we were given the opportunity to visit
I am responsible for Climate Change
Authors . SocietyYouth-driven Friday’s for Future rallies are catching on like wildfire at a global level. Maybe it isn’t necessarily timely to use the wildfire simile given the recent crises in Brazil and Australia, but you catch my drift. Wow. I don’t think I can even sneak in a simple metaphor because Venice almost drowned. Jokes aside,
The digital divide in public health and safety emergencies deserve attention
Health . MediaSince December 2019, a number of viral pneumonia cases have been detected in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China, and as of January 24, 2020, there were confirmed or suspected cases in all regions except Qinghai and Tibet. The disease was named 2019-nCoV by the World Health Organization on 12 January 2020. In recent years, outbreaks of
Media School Bayern (M.94.5) Excursion
ExcursionsLast Tuesday, on the 21st of February, the Professional Communication course provided us an excursion to the Media School Bayern. We had the opportunity to listen to Antonia Engelhardt (Toni), who happens to work there, and she gave us a short presentation about how the work is conducted there: everyone who works there is a
The Drinking Age in America is Foolish
Culture . Politics . SocietyAs a young man, I told myself that I wouldn’t drink alcohol to often when I finally became of age. The thought of feeling sick from over-drinking or the headaches from a hangover did not make me want to do it at all. I was content with the age limit set in America being 21.
Field Trip to BR Funkhaus
ExcursionsLast November 26th, we had our second field trip to the broadcasting studios of Bayerischer Rundfunk with the course of Professional Communication in Munich. The studios are located in the center of Munich; therefore, it was very easy to access to them. A nice young girl was our guide tour for the day, and showed
Are we still on time to save the planet?
UncategorizedA lot of scientists have advised for a long time about the consequences of global warming. The economic interests of the big industries have made avoid the situation which that has caused the current serious situation. I think it hasn’t helped either the lack of information and public awareness. Actions such as excessive consumption of
The Forbidden City’s 600-Year History Should Not Be Smudged By Commercial Dust
Culture . SocietyThe Chinese Forbidden City hit the headlines frequently these days. According to Sixth Tone, the Corner Tower Restaurant which locates next to the Palace Museum (the national museum housed in the Forbidden City), cancelled its Chinese New Year’s Eve Dinners. With an extremely high price of 6,888yuan($1,000) per table of up to 10 guests, this