Berlin truly is a city that never ceases to enchant and mesmerize. Last night, Unter den Linden was full of wandering eyes and tripods of all sizes. What exactly were we all trying to capture on our cameras? A light spectacle? Or a moment in the city’s life that in some way belonged to us––a
Author: Inasa Bibić
Lange Nacht der Museen: Better Known as the Night of Adventures
31st August 2013 – day of the 33rd Lange Nacht der Museen (Long Night of Museums) in Berlin. Over a hundred museums, institutions and cultural centers open their doors to the public during this time, starting from 6 pm and continuing into the night until 2 am. This year’s stroll through Berlin museums was particularly
Rethinking Education: Interview with Hannes Klöpper
“Students should be made aware of the fact that there is no such thing as knowledge as such – knowledge that just exists out there and is discovered by people as the objective truth.“ [hupso_hide] Hannes Klöpper (Germany) is a 2006/2007 Academy Year alumnus of ECLA of Bard. He holds a Dual-Master’s in Public Administration
Welcome Back, Soccer Sundays!
The tradition of (bi-)weekly soccer matches at ECLA of Bard continues this academic year: the first (Sun)day of September was celebrated with a spirited and competitive afternoon on the lawn behind dorm W16. Although uncertain of the winning team, we are sure of one thing: the autumn is already at our Pankow doorstep. To counteract
It’s that time of the year again…
I still vividly remember August 26, 2012 – my first time in Berlin and at ECLA of Bard. A lot of expectations blended into the abstract colors of the unknown. Another start anew, characterized mostly by the “pull-and-push” mechanism between anxiety and excitement. The interesting thing about being a student is that you have a
A place where art tunes the soul: 11th Open Air Gallery at Oberbaumbrücke
The bridge which spans the Spree River, connecting the Berliner boroughs of Kreuzberg and Friedrichshain, the so-called Oberbaumbrücke, becomes a feast of art, music and expression every summer on two holiday Sundays. Berlin summers are so flooded with creative and art-oriented events that one must ask: what is it that makes this one special? Well,
Bergmannstrassenfest (28 – 30 June 2013): Street Festival with a Character
Kreuzberg’s Bergmannstrasse, a main thoroughfare in one of Berlin’s diverse and historic neighborhoods, is home to the annual Bergmannstrassenfest, a jazz and music festival which animates the area for three days each summer. A rich program attracts fans to the street, where picturesque sights and sounds can be seen, heard and enjoyed. This year, the
Das Buddhistische Haus: Oldest Buddhist Temple in Europe
Located in the Berlin suburb of Frohnau, Das Buddhistische Haus (engl. The Buddhist House) is a Buddhist temple complex built in 1924 and therefore the oldest Buddhist temple in Europe. The temple is run by Theravada monks – members of the oldest surviving branch of Buddhism. ‘Theravada’ is a word derived from Sanskrit, and its