Day four:
Berlin is a wonderful city. Each day I’m learning more about the media and falling more in love with the city. Despite being in the hospital yesterday, I was able to ventured out and go to the first media event at ZDF.
ZDF is the second German channel TV broadcast station. Our group actually got to be on live television for mo:ma-café. We also got to hear live performance by a top German singer, Frida Gold. It was very interesting to be on set with the hosts and crews.
Our group was lead by Wulf Schmiese, who is actually one of the hosts for mo: ma-café. He used to be a print journalist before transitioning into a presenter for TV broadcasting. Schmiese stressed the importance of research and the ability to write. He described the media as a salad, with some meaty parts. Our group discussion was with our host but also a group from Palestine These women brought a strong viewpoint to the discussion to the group. Both Schmiese and the Palestinian group pointed out how different international things are being reported in the news.
The next media event was with Dutsche Presse-Agentur (DPA). Our hosts were Christian Rowekamp and Michael Kappeler. DPA is a news wire that provides stories and photos for it customers. The interesting thing about DPA is that it customers are its owner. So the DPA is divided and used for the different media outlets in Germany. DPA stressed the importance of being independent, reliability and credible.
Reichstag. Berlin, Germany. My two roomies Marina, Alexa and myself.
After both media events we were given free time for dinner. I went back to the hotel with Aimee to rest my foot and get some food. At 6:45 we all met in the lobby to go to Reichstag. Reichstag is an amazing building.
There is a glass dome at the top. You have to take an elevator to the dome but then walk to the top of the dome. I was ready for the challenge with my trusty crutches, which are now named Hansel and Gretel. I made my way to the top. First it took 20 minutes to walk to the top, but it was worth it. It has such a wonderful view and the dome has an open ceiling. When it rains, there is a huge metal bowl that catches the water and uses it for energy. It was worth the effort to make it to the top and it really makes you appreciate the small stuff.
Today was a good day. I got to learn about two media corporations and I got to see Reichstag. My foot didn’t cause me too many problems either.
Ready for the next day!
Carson
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