A blog about learning
Reading time: 14 minutes
LIFE STORIES I worked on this article during the whole second semester of my university life. Here are my feelings and thoughts, learning plans and everyday impressions. You will get to know the great aspects of a summer semester as well as negative impressions. And you will see that in the life of a student not everything always goes according to plan.
Continue reading “University life – 2nd attempt, or: Trying to survive”Reading time: 6 minutes
THINGS TO KNOW More than half of all German students have a job while studying. This brings more than just financial benefits. The double burden on young people, most of whom study full-time, is enormous – but not impossible to keep up.
Continue reading “Double Burden – Studying and working in Potsdam in 2022”Reading time: 7 minutes
LIFE STORIES This was supposed to be an article about my exam preparation during my first semester at university. But sometimes things turn out differently than planned. Today I know that good grades at university are not everything. What really counts is living. So don’t hesitate to live your best life despite studying.
Continue reading “Live or study? – The highs and lows of my first exam phase (2022)”Reading time: 6 minutes
LIFE STORIES The Magnus-Haus, capital representation of the DPG and seat of the regional association Physikalische Gesellschaft zu Berlin, is an important European site of the scientific history of physics. After the designation as EPS Historic Site, the ceremonial unveiling of a commemorative plaque by the presidents of the European Physical Society (EPS), Luc Bergé, and the German Physical Society (DPG), Lutz Schröter, followed on October 15, 2021, during a festive event. I was able to attend this event as a member of the Potsdam regional group of the jDPG. An unique day in the world of the DPG.
Continue reading “The World of the DPG 2021 – Physics, Journalism and Me”Reading time: 6 minutes
ETHICS EXPLAINED – PART 4
THINGS TO KNOW How do we find the path to happiness? Should we follow our desire? Or should we rather seek “stoic tranquillity”? The philosophers of antiquity answered these questions in many different ways. Their answers can be found in the so-called “virtue ethics”.
Continue reading “Philosophers in search of happiness – The 3 best-known virtue ethics at a glance”Reading time: 3 minutes
LIFE STORIES Will I need polynomial division in my later life? You won’t. Unless you study mathematics or become an architect or … The list of subjects you won’t need in the future seems much longer than the list of knowledge that is actually used in everyday life. No wonder that the motivation to learn decreases exponentially over the years. Why I still look back positively on the knowledge imparted to me, you can find out when you read on.
Continue reading “12 years of school and still no smarter? – What I took away from the subjects”Reading time: 8 minutes
ETHICS EXPLAINED – PART 3
THINGS TO KNOW In the course of human history, numerous religions have developed in the most diverse forms. They all share a belief in something supernatural. But what is it exactly, this transcendent being, and can its existence be proven?
Continue reading “8 minutes Philosophy of Religion: Is there a God?”Reading time: 8 minutes
WORKING METHODS A good newspaper article needs more than just an interesting title and a large cover picture. A thoroughly researched text in an appropriate style of expression and with a clearly emerging theme, as well as correct references to sources, are much more important than a large abundance of pictures. But those who master the technique of article writing will soon realise how versatile this kind of communication can be.
Continue reading “Your newspaper article – 17 tips for impressive texts”Reading time: 6 minutes
WORKING METHODS The best time of the year for many students is here: it’s the summer holidays! But even though the anticipation is great, there comes a point when it gets boring. Instead of sitting in front of the PC all day playing video games, you could try writing a short story yourself.
Continue reading “Your own short story – The No. 1 tips for writing exciting stories”Reading time: 7 minutes
LIFE STORIES You need good A-levels to get a good job, they say. But they don’t know what it means to be good at school. School is more than a bit of memorisation and discipline. School does something to the people who attend it. And only you can decide whether it changes you positively or negatively. This is my story.
Continue reading “Why it’s not bad not to have an A-level average of 1.0 – and how to make it anyway”