Sadly, today was our last day in Berlin. We began the day with our media visit to Axel Springer. Axel Springer is one of the most aggressive journalism schools in Germany. We had the opportunity to speak with Rudolf Porsch. He gave us an in depth explanation on the academy and the responsibilities of the students.
After he gave us a brief history lesson, a few of the students came in to talk to us. They were really down to earth and had a lot to say. They explained their current project to us and told us a little bit about themselves. What struck me the most was the age difference between the students. One student was 18 while another was 31. They were vastly different in age but they all seemed like they meshed really well together.
Following lunch with the students, we met with Leeor Englaender. Mr. Englaender is the assistant to the editor in chief for Die Welt. Die Welt is one of the most prominent newspapers in Germany. Mr. Englaender explored the history of Die Welt and how far they have come. They are an extremely innovative team and are constantly thinking about the future. What surprised me the most was that Die Welt is on the top ten most paid for applications for an iPad. Germans really seem to trust Die Welt, which is very important in the success of their company. Overall, this media visit was by far my favorite.
We had a farewell dinner at a very nice place in Berlin. It is the oldest standing restaurant that the city has to offer. We bid our goodbyes to our beloved tour guide and headed home for a long night of packing and sleeping.
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