Inside Germany’s Media Facility: A Comparative Reflection on TZ/Merkur and SZ
UncategorizedBy Minjing Zhou 1. Introduction to the Visits 1.1 Inside TZ/Merkur: Fast News, Flexible Thinking Our first stop was the TZ/Merkur, located in an office building in a bustling commercial district. Despite its external urban setting, the newsroom’s interior maintained a classical and elegant charm. Our host gave us an extensive tour of the space,
My 2 Field Trips: Exploring German Media Houses and their secrets
UncategorizedDuring these past two weeks, we went on two field trips: the TZ/Merkur press at the Pressehaus Bayerstrasse and the SZ Presshouse. Both trips were super lovely and compelling, and they showed off a lot of interesting material regarding how news media in Munich, and in Germany as a whole, is produced. The TZ/Merkur press
Hallo from Pao – A City Girl in Munich 🇹🇭➡️🇩🇪
City life . Culture . Society . Student life . TravelSawasdee everyone! My name is Nannaphat Phromsopha, but most people call me Mangpor – it means dragonfly in Thai. I love the symbolism behind it – always moving, light, and curious. Just like me, flying from place to place, collecting experiences and stories in every places that I go, or you can call me Pao, if that’s easier! Currently, I’m a third-year student in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE) international program at Thammasat University. I’ve always been curious about how societies work, how we make decisions, and how our values shape the world – that’s what drew me to PPE. I speak Thai, English, and a little bit of Chinese. So, I’m now picking up some German to challenge myself. I’m from Bangkok, Thailand, a city full of hope, life, colours, traffic, temples, street food, and beautiful chaos that I call it home. I grew up surrounded by people, stories, and energy – which is probably why I feel most alive in big cities. So, when I had the chance to study abroad, I looked for a place that had both city life and character – and Munich was the perfect choice. So….Why Munich? I’m a total city girl, and I need that buzz of movement around me. Munich has it all: elegant architecture, deep history, cozy cafés, cool art spaces, and green parks everywhere. Plus, it’s super close to the Alps, so you can go from city strolls to mountain hikes in no time. Honestly, I love how it makes myself feel grounded and free at the same time. Moreover, I chose Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU) because of its strong academic reputation, diverse international student community, and the chance to experience life in one of Europe’s most dynamic cities. Munich has a unique character
My Introduction
Research@IfKWMy name is Nicholas Bodenham, and I come from Italy; Rome, to be more precise. I’ve lived theresince I was born and have done my studies in there too, from my preschool all the way to mycurrent studies in university.The city itself is well known for its vast history: from its origins in the Roman
A New Chapter in Munich
UncategorizedHello, everyone!🙌 My name is Minjing, and I also go by the nickname Minya. I come from Shangrao, a mountainous city in southeastern China🇨🇳. It is surrounded by lush green hills and known for its spicy cuisine. In Shangrao, chili peppers are a must-have in nearly every dish — from vegetables and meat to seafood
New semester, same me
UncategorizedDear readers, Even though some might know me from the winter semester, let me introduce myself once again for our new classmates! My name is Jana, you can also call me Jani, and I was born and raised in Prague, where I typically spend most of the year, but during the summer it is more
Introducing Me
Germany . Student life . TravelHello!, My name is Sophie, I’m 21 years old and I’m from Ireland, an island with a beautiful country side but with very unpredictable weather! I currently study International Business at Maynooth University. But I actually come from a small village called Moone in County Kildare, where life is pretty quiet. It’s a peaceful village
Introducing me…
AuthorsMy name is Chisomaga Anyanwu; Agah to my dad, Chisom or Aga to my friends, Somaga to my mum and siblings. I was born in Ireland but lived in Nigeria for the most part of my life. Ireland is a beautiful country especially the outskirts and the West of Ireland. Although the language is not
New streets, new stories: my semester in Munich
AuthorsHalli hallo an alle! My name is Tania, I’m 20 years old, and since last month, I’ve started my life as an exchange student in München, Germany. I am currently studying at the Department of Communication, and I come from a city called Cluj-Napoca (or, in German, Klausenburg), which is located in the heart of
The reality of studying abroad: highs and lows
Authors . City life . Culture . Germany . Opinion pieceby Hannah Borbely-Kubina Erasmus or any exchange opportunity is something most of us dream about during our school years, partly due to media representation and largely because we fantasize that another town, country, or continent will fulfill all our desires and dreams. While some of these notions are fantastical, the experience of studying abroad certainly