Wrapping Up: My Personal and Academic Takeaways
MediaStepping into the media institutions of Munich was like walking through a portal that connects the past, present, and possible futures of journalism. Through visits to places like the Süddeutsche Zeitung (SZ), the Bayern Pressehaus, and the Munich Science Communication Lab (MSCL), I came to better understand journalism’s evolving role, not just as a profession, but as a
SZ’s Fight to Stay Relevant: Traditional Journalism in a Modern World
UncategorizedAs a class we were very lucky to experience a visit from a journalist at Süddeutsche Zeitung (SZ). The visit was extremely insightful and told us how traditional journalism is adapting to a time where social media ad AI is changing reader habits and providing news. SZ was founded on October 1945, shortly after WW2,
The Hidden Environmental Costs of Electric Vehicles
Automotive industry . Climate Change . Electric vehiclesElectric cars have long been marketed as the eco-friendly alternative to traditional gasoline vehicles, but a deeper look reveals they might not be as green as they seem. While they don’t emit pollutants directly from tailpipes, their overall environmental impact is far from negligible. The electricity required to charge electric vehicles (EVs) often comes from
Try It Out
MediaOn Tuesday, my uncle asked me a question: what is your plan for the master’s degree and future job? aaaaaa I froze for a moment. For a long time, I always categorized myself as someone who had a clear goal for both study and working career. However, perplexity seized me from time to time. There
This is not a farewell, just a goodbye!
Authors . City life . Excursions . Student lifeDear Munich, This experience started with a letter, so it should also end with another! The moment of saying goodbye is always the most difficult when you have spent one of the most beautiful periods of your life! So much has happened during these months: I met new people, made very special friends and had
The Impact of Social Media on Youth’s Self-Esteem and Self-Image
Authors . Controversy . Health . SocietyIn our information-driven society, social media has become an essential part of our society. Platforms like TikTok, Instagram and Twitter are now crucial aspects of our daily lives and significantly influence users’ perception of themselves and their self-esteem.
May we all have the courage to choose our own paths—a brief interview with Zoey
Authors . Student lifeZoey is a girl from China, currently in her second year of undergraduate studies at the IFKW. She has spent over two years in Germany. We first met in one of our major courses, and we knew each other better as our hometown is close. In a brief conversation, I learned that after studying in
Fear of unemployment after graduation?
Authors . Society . Student lifeAs the day of graduation draws near, the perennial question of “what comes next” looms ever larger in the minds of students. Amidst the backdrop of today’s economic uncertainties and external variables, the prospect of employment after graduation can seem like a daunting riddle. It’s only natural for students to harbor concerns about their impending
My Munich experience: Danke. LG Sofie xx
City life . Student lifeDear Munich! This is my little exchange experience summary… Thank you for everything. MY EXPERIENCE GUIDE The roots of my Munich experience stem back to September 2022. Back then, I was in the 3rd month of my 4-month-long holiday and I’d started feeling like I should do something to prevent my brain from clouding over…
See you soon, Munich!
Excursions . Student life . TravelA HARD GOODBYE Over the course of the last 3 months, I have been so lucky to have a taste of what living in Munich is like. From learning about different cultures and making friends from all around the world, to travelling to different countries over the weekend, to gaining independence from having to live