Is sustainable travel for Exchange students possible? LMU’s Green Travel contest and student experiences
Culture & Music . Science, Health & Environment . Student Life . TravelBy Elisa Zuliani Tackling the environmental challenges of international travel during Erasmus is not easy, but initiatives such as the Green Travel Contest at Ludwig Maximilian University (LMU) Munich prove that sustainable travel is possible. Launched in autumn 2024, the contest invited students to choose low-carbon means of transport, such as trains, buses or carpooling,
Exploring Munich’s Green Heart: The English Garden
Authors . Culture & Music . Munich & City Life . Student Life . TravelThis article was co-written by Borbely-Kubina Hannah and Adriana Piñeiro The English Garden (Englischer Garten) is not just Munich’s largest park, it’s a historical and cultural landmark that reflects the city’s unique blend of tradition, nature, and modern leisure. Spanning over 910 acres, it stretches from the city centre to the northeastern districts, making it
Winter Blues? International Students and Seasonal Affective Disorder
Munich & City Life . Student LifeReported By Chia-jui Yang and Jing-wen Lo As the seasons change, leaves turn yellow and fall, while Munich’s sky remains cloaked in thick gray clouds, casting a somber mood over its residents. Often referred to as the “winter blues,” Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a clinical condition characterized by depressive symptoms associated with seasonal changes,
The reality of studying abroad: highs and lows
Authors . Culture & Music . Munich & City Life . Opinion Piece . Travelby 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
New birth and challenges: How young students inject vitality into Sino-German cultural exchange
Culture & Music . Politics & Society . Student Life . TravelBy Cunyu Liu & Huan Lin What comes to mind when you think of cultural exchange? Perhaps dazzling international expos, high-profile art exhibitions, or grand cultural festivals. These large-scale events undoubtedly showcase the richness and diversity of Chinese culture. However, the true charm of cultural exchange often lies in smaller, more personal stories. This is
Towards forests, night and fairy tales
Authors . Student LifeEndless fields of flowers, wilderness, dense forests, mirror-like lakes, wooden huts, castles ….I was sitting in the window seat of a slow train and these sights were constantly flowing through my eyes. And at the same time in my mind, countless fairy tales were being generated: In the flower fields, elves with transparent wings were
Dear Germany, nice to meet you again!
AuthorsMany people say that Germans are cold, strict, insensitive people and that Germany is a too grey and cold country to live in, but I can assure you that both can give fantastic emotions! Are you curious? Well, I am very honoured to be able to share a little of my experience! Let me first
My life in 8 slices
AuthorsA bitesized summary of who I am, what I do and what I eat. Enjoy!