Ireland’s lack of opportunities and housing
SocietyOver the past few years, it has become apparent to my friend and I that we will most likely not be able to buy a house in Ireland. In comparison to my parents who built their own house before they were 30 my generation in Ireland will not be afforded the same luxury. The housing
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
The Slussen Project in Stockholm: A Forward-Looking Renovation with “Environmental Considerations”
City life . Climate Change . Culture . UncategorizedStockholm’s vibrant heart is currently undergoing a transformative change with the Slussen renovation project. Initiated in 2016, the project not only aims to rejuvenate the iconic location but also emphasizes environmental aspects to create a more sustainable and modern urban structure. Recently we learned that this project will cost more and take years longer than
Reportage: A new trial for science communication from a student association in Japan
Climate Change . SocietyFull of people in a classroom, they were writing their opinions down on worksheets, talking with staff, and enjoying reading what other people wrote. In each section, a question is written. “What will technology offer us? How will we treat technology?” “How do we create common sense?” “How do word choices affect our way of
Bins On Every Corner
Authors . City life . Climate Change . Culture . SocietyWhen the twinkling lights of Christmas fade, what remains is not only the memory of joy, but also an increase in waste. Intrigued by the piles of rubbish accumulated in my own home, I made my way to the local bins. Come with me to explore how Czechs are navigating waste sorting in their quest
Roe V. Wade overruled
Controversy . PoliticsOn June 24 of 2022, the Supreme Court ruling Roe v. Wade was overturned, ending nearly 50 years of federal protection for abortion rights and access in the United States. That summer, demonstrations erupted across the country in protest of the new ruling (Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization). This report delve into the aftermath