The Zurich English Student: Recent Episodes
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By Dharma Senn We walk along streets for a considerable part of our lives. Metaphorically, of course, as well. One foot in front of the other, carrying ourselves towards our goals. Some prefer bikes or cars instead. Others like to take their time. But metaphors really have no place on nights where the autumn cold … Continue reading A Stroll Along a Street in Film
By Dharma Senn Dogs, young children, occasionally cats: they seem to be untouchable by the gritty hands of narrative death. If a film dares to kill one of the above, all bets are off. But when has film ever cared about conventionality? The dog dies. Tears flow. Usually. In today’s narratives, dogs are often brought … Continue reading The Death of the Dog and The Thing About Training Wheels
By Thilo Thelitz You’ve seen Finland on the list of exchange spots and you’re wondering what it offers to you as an English student? Here’s the perspective of someone who spent a year there (spoiler: it was awesome)! The spot I ended up choosing was Tampere, because their university allows a two- semester stay as … Continue reading WTF: Why to Finland?
By Fabia Morger Oh, to be young again! There are some university courses I’d retake in a heartbeat if I had the chance. One of them is the Bachelor-level class “Language Skills and Culture II” of our English department. Attending the classes was pure enjoyment for me: it gave me a chance to re-watch so … Continue reading I Watched Tiger King and I Have… Feelings
By Michelle Zanivan Cows and Deer in London When I think of London, I no longer hear the bells of Big Ben ringing. Richmond is a borough of London south-west of London City. When I told my friends I would be going to Richmond, London, all of them looked at me with a puzzled look … Continue reading Between If and Falls – My Experience as a Teaching Assistant in German London
By Leah Süss The perpetual calls of seagulls, the pitiless ocean breeze, the sweet-salty harmony of Roly’s salted maple fudge, the majestic tower of whipped cream on Costa’s indulgent hot chocolate, the inconspicuous covered Smeaton tower at the Hoe, the warm smell of Prime’s coffee and eggs, the artful masterpieces on Earlybird’s pancakes, Jake’s cheesy … Continue reading Two Months of English Student Life: My Stay Abroad in Plymouth
by Raph al Guul Each year I try to listen to between 60 and 100 newly released albums in hopes of hearing some outstanding new music. I consider it my contribution to dispelling the silly notion that music used to be much better in the past. Not every band that made great music in the … Continue reading The Top 5 Albums from 2019
By Alan Mattli I’ve been looking forward to compiling my “Best Films of the Decade” list pretty much since the first days of 2010, after I, still in the early stages of my life as a film critic, had seen these kinds of lists posted about the 2000s – a ritual I couldn’t in good … Continue reading The Best Films of the 2010s