Note to self: Never let a good stereotype get in the way of a good love story
AuthorsHow a pair of feet went from soaking in the Gulf of Thailand to resting contentedly on a couch in Munich, with a few judgmental stops along the way. What comes to your mind first, when you think of Germans? Irrationally long sausages? Maybe uncanny punctuality? I think of thick socks, perhaps pulled a bit
Munich, what else?
AuthorsMy name is Théo Prudhomme, I come from Paris Panthéon-Assas University, in France. My parents are in fact from the middle of France, near Lyon, but I have continuously been based in the Paris area since I started my first studies, in political science, in Fontainebleau. I am now spending one semester here in Munich
New Chapter, New Experiences
AuthorsHello everyone! I’m Alba and I’m 19 years old. I know, I’m the youngest one, but I’ll be turning 20 very soon. I come from the capital of Spain, Madrid, a beautiful city with incredible places, a rich culture and, of course, great weather, as you all probably know. Madrid is not only a city
Lost in Munich, found in writing
AuthorsUnfortunately, the time has come to say goodbye to Munich, but first I want to look back and think about what this semester has left on me. Writing this feels a bit like the final step of the design thinking process I learned at Media Lab Bayern: after weeks of collecting impressions, testing ideas and
Looking Back or rather Looking Forward: Reflections on Bavaria’s Media Landscape
Media & Journalism . Munich Media Landscape . TravelHello everyone and welcome back to probably my last blogpost about my Media Institutions course. In this post, I will reflect on the semester and focus on the future outlook of the media landscape in Germany. When I chose the seminar Media Institutions in Munich, I expected it to introduce me to some of Bavaria’s
Where Poodles and Journalism Meet: MediaSchool Bayern
Munich Media LandscapeMediaSchool Bayern will leave a lasting impression on all of us, not just because of the project they deliver, but because the main character of this tour was, without any doubt, a poodle. It was always following its owner, who was our tour guide, wherever he went. It immediately captured our attention, stealing the show
More than just a radio: Giving a voice to the community
Media & Journalism . Munich Media Landscape . TravelDuring our fieldtrip in May, we visited Radio LORA München, one of the most unique media organizations in Germany. Located in Munich, Radio LORA is a private, non-commercial community radio station that offers a platform for social, cultural, ecological, and political topics. Unlike public broadcasters or commercial radio stations, LORA is run mainly by volunteers
Field Trip 1: Radio LORA – Community Radio, Limited Budget, Unlimited Voices
Media & Journalism . Munich Media LandscapeHello everyone, and welcome back to another blog post from my seminar Media Institutions in Munich. This time, we visited Radio LORA, one of Bavaria’s two community radio stations. After exploring several large and well-funded media organizations last semester, this visit offered a completely different perspective on what media production can look like. In this
Second Semester in Munich: My Continuing Journey
Culture & Music . Student Life . TravelHello everyone! My name is Ádám Pongrácz, I am an Erasmus+ exchange student from Romania, belonging to the Hungarian minority in Transylvania, and I am currently spending my second semester at Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich. Since I already introduced myself in much more detail in my first blog post last semester, including where I
Living and loving life in Munich
Student Life . Travel . UncategorizedDearest gentle reader, It seems that Munich has recently welcomed yet another hopeful student into its orderly embrace. One whose journey began on the first day of this month with equal parts of excitement and quiet uncertainty. The city, ever composed and quietly discerning, observes as this newcomer begins to find their place among its