Deutches Museum: Communicating a Message
Culture . ExcursionsI found our trip to Deutsches Museum unexpectedly enjoyable. The tour that we took was very different from what I had imagined. I assumed the tour was going to be about the technology that is used in the journalism field however I found the tour being about how the museum communicates messages to the public
Visiting the Deutsches Museum — A Journey Through Science, Technology, and History
Germany . ScienceDuring my visit to the Deutsches Museum in Munich, I was struck by how this institution goes beyond simply displaying objects — it shows the unfolding story of scientific research and technological development. Founded in 1903 by Oskar von Miller, the Deutsches Museum was established with the mission to promote scientific research and public understanding of science and technology. Today,
Media School Bayern: What It Really Means to Learn Media by Doing
Media . Media influenceVisiting Media School Bayern was not just a field trip — it felt like stepping into a real, working media organization. Before going in, I unconsciously imagined something very “academic”: classes, assignments, maybe some simulated projects. But what I encountered was much closer to a newsroom and a production studio than to a traditional classroom.
Media for Young People: A Day Inside of Media School Bayern
Excursions . Germany . MediaWhen I heard about Media School Bayern for the first time, I thought about a place like an institute where it’d be heavily focused on academics related to media and communication fields. But I was completely wrong, this place wasn’t just a typical media school, it turned out to be a safe space where young
Reportage about the Oktoberfest: Traditional celebration, or an overpriced festival?
Culture . Food . Germany . TravelHey everyone! I’m back with another post from my Professional Communication course at LMU. For this assignment, we were asked to write a reportage about a topic in our environment that raises a question or shows an issue. Since I’m currently on exchange in Munich, I decided to finally go to Oktoberfest, something I had
Chasing a Place to Call Home: Student’s Housing Struggle in Munich
City life . Germany . Society . Student lifeFor almost two months, Cécilia searched relentlessly for a place to live in Munich. She attended more than 30 apartment viewings, both online and in person, before finally securing a room in a three-person shared flat. The rent was around 800 euros per month per person — far from cheap, but a relief after weeks
Seen but Limited: Queer Identity in the Thai Entertainment Industry
SocietyThe lights on the set of Taste are ready for today’s shooting, marking the spot for actors to be on their scene. While others’ scenes are filmed, Obey Punnavich focuses with his script and tries to connect with his character, preparing for his take. One of the set prop’s staff walks by and laughingly says
Inside The Süddeutsche Zeitung: Why Print Still Matters
ExcursionsOur visit to Süddeutsche Zeitung printing house (SZ München) honestly felt almost like stepping into the set of a mysterious film, as the vibes were both intriguing and isolating at the same time. But the moment one of the staff members came, he instantly shifted and lifted up the whole mood. He welcomed us warmly
Breaking the Silence of the Pressroom: Inside Süddeutsche Zeitung’s High-Tech Printing Future
Germany . MediaIn an era dominated by digital news, the Süddeutsche Zeitung (SZ) printing house stands as a compelling reminder that traditional journalism is far from obsolete—only transformed. During a recent visit, I witnessed how one of Germany’s leading newspapers is redefining print production through automation, innovation, and a renewed commitment to editorial quality. Walking into the
From Le Cordon Bleu to The Screen: Obey Punnavich’s Unexpected Acting Path
InterviewI’ve known Obey Punnavich since high school, back when most of us didn’t really know what we wanted to do with our lives. Most Thai students, including me, went straight to university. But Obey took a completely different path. Now, we are seeing him on the screen of the new Thai series “Taste”, and that’s