Two Roots, One Journey: as an Exchange Student in Munich
AuthorsMy name is Chiajui Yang, a name composed of three Chinese characters, each carrying my mother’s wishes for me. ‘Yang’ means the sun shining upon the fuchsia tree, marking the passage of time for all; ‘Chia’ represents the warmth and importance of family; ‘Jui’ is intelligence and wisdom. These wishes are the guiding lights in
The cost of being female: unpacking the pink tax
Opinion piece . Society . Student lifeby Huan Lin Have you ever encountered this situation? While shopping, you notice that your favorite items in soft colors like pink are significantly more expensive than similar items in other colors. This phenomenon is known as the “pink tax.” It refers to the price premium added by retailers simply because a product has a
A german swede
AuthorsPicture (left and right): Fleur Riller Lendemar Servus! My name is Fleur and I’m an Erasmus student from Sweden. My hometown is in Scania, the southern part of Sweden, where the headland is framed by oceans and long white beaches. If you live in the northern part of Sweden the summers are long and the
Hello everyone!
Student life . Travel . UncategorizedI’m Yuliia, a 21-year-old from the beautiful, vibrant heart of Ukraine. Ukraine is my homeland, and I love it dearly. With its stunning landscapes, from towering mountains to the vast, magical fields and the Black Sea, it’s a place where every season has its own charm. Winters are colder than in Germany, often blanketed in
Wendy in Munich
AuthorsMy name is Jing-wen (Wendy) Lo, and I’m from Taiwan, a small island in the Pacific Ocean near China. I used to feel a bit insecure when introducing where I’m from, expecting people to either confuse Taiwan with Thailand or assume it’s part of China. But to my surprise, most people I’ve met in Europe
Marcos’ Adventure: its Beginning
Authors . Culture . Student life . Uncategorized“The greatest adventure is what lies ahead” (JRR Tolkien). I’m no hobbit, yet in matter of months I’ve made a significant travel too. I’m Marcos, but most of my friends call me Quetes. I’m a journalism student from sunny Spain, and I’m beyond excited to be spending the next year in Munich! This exciting travel
‘Munich diaries’: The beginning
AuthorsHallo an alle! Hello everyone! And happy Halloween! My name is Hannah, I’m 19 years old, and I started my Erasmus journey a month and a half ago in the beautiful city of Munich. I’m from a significant city in Romania called Cluj-Napoca, or Klausenburg in German, and it’s been my home all my life.
Holly’s Horizon Hunt: Crossing Cultures and 7 Time Zones
AuthorsServus! My name is Cunyu Liu, but feel free to call me Holly, as my friends back home do. I’m 23 years old and from Tianjin, China—a lively city right next to Beijing. Locals there are known for their humor and love of seafood, and people tend to focus more on enjoying life than on making
Dreams come true
City life . Student lifeMy name is Alisiia. I am turning 21 soon and I am looking forward to spend this day in Munich, I feel that it is going to be special. I am happy exchange student from Ukraine, who spent last 3 years leaving and traveling around Europe. I`ve seen bunches of spectacular cities and met unique
“The Dorf”
City life . Culture . Student lifeOlympic Village? As a student accommodation? Living in an 850.000 square meter park? My curiosity ignited Multiple trains of thought as soon as I saw the email informing me I would live in a two-floor bungalow in the Olydorf for six months. The city of Munich has been facing a housing crisis for a few years now. According