A New Chapter in Munich
Germany . Student lifeHi, my name is Thatchaporn Boonying, but people usually call me Neen, a nickname given to me by my parents. I’m from Thailand. Growing up in a big and busy city like Bangkok makes me curious about experiencing a different kind of lifestyle, something relaxed yet still vibrant. I’ve always wanted to explore the world
Hi Munich! Yanyin’s HERE!
Authors . Student lifeHello everyone!👋 I’m Yanyin, a master’s student at Fudan University in Shanghai, China, majoring in Communication Science (with a bachelor’s degree in Journalism). This is my first time studying abroad, and I’m thrilled to be doing it here in Munich. I’ve been in Munich for a month now, and I’m still in excitement about this
From Cows to U-Bahn: Bye, Rural Life!
UncategorizedServus! I’m Mathis, a 20-year-old French student from rural Calvados in Normandy. I grew up between fields, cows, and apple trees, and after that, I decided to take the leap and move to Munich for my Erasmus exchange. I come from that part of Normandy where the holy trinity is cows, apples, and raincoats… and,
Between Vienna and Munich
Authors . Student lifeHallo zusammen! My name is Hannah, I’m 21 years old and I’m from Austria (I can’t even type these last three words without ironically hearing the song of the same name by Rainhard Fendrich in my head – an Austrian classic, if you want to check it out). On most days, you’ll probably find me
The first pages of an unwritten journey
UncategorizedHello Munich, I’m Sofia and I come from Italy. At twenty I decided to challenge myself and start a new chapter of my life in a different country. Over the past few years, I’ve been living between the sea and the mountains and now I feel ready for the energy of a big city! SMALL
My first time in Munich! ✈️
Student life . TravelHi everyone! My name is Yuko , and I am so excited to start my exchange in Munich! I am from Singapore 🇸🇬, a little red dot where the weather is always hot. I study Communication Studies at Nanyang Technological University (NTU). I can speak English and a little bit of Chinese and Japanese. I
Final Blogpost: Reflections on Professional Journalism
Authors . Excursions . Germany . Media . SocietyExploring different forms of Journalism During this course on professional communication, I had the opportunity to explore different kinds of journalism and media practices through multiple field trips. These experiences provided not only a practical insight into how media institutions operate but also a deeper understanding of the role of professional communication in society. One
Opinion Piece: Don’t ignore the alarm bells
Authors . Opinion piece . Politics . SocietyIt’s impossible to overlook how clear the rise of far-right parties in Europe has been in recent years. Outside of Europe, we can see how powerful seemingly influential countries such as the United States are heading in a troubling direction. Observing Trump’s leadership has led me astonished that so many Americans decided yet again to
Final Reflection: The Invisible Weight of the Image
Excursions . Germany . Student lifeLooking for a flow My time in Munich started with a simple curiosity about “flow.” From the industrial fires of my hometown, Ulsan, to the fast-paced energy of Seoul, I’ve always been obsessed with how things connect. Over the past semester, this blog has been my personal record of those links—whether I was looking at
When Image Becomes Power
Culture . Media . Media influence . Opinion piece . SocietyIn early 2026, South Korean media reported that the National Tax Service (NTS) had levied approximately 20 billion KRW (roughly €14 million EUR) in additional taxes and penalties on actor and singer Cha Eun-woo. This figure ranks as the 6th largest individual tax evasion case reported globally—marking the largest tax surcharge in the history of