The Zurich English Student

27/11/2020

Take a walk down the streets of film in Dharma's new article on ZEST.

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 bike…

12/09/2020

Why does the dog always die? Dharma Senn looks at the role of the dog in films, now on ZEST.

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 …

30/05/2020

Dreaming of faraway places? Read about Thilo's time in Finland (and admire the beautiful photographs) in the newest article in our "Letters from Abroad" series!

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 (spoile…

09/05/2020

Do you have strong feelings about Tiger King? So does Fabia - read her thoughts on this most controversial of documentaries on ZEST.

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 o…

02/05/2020

What is it like to teach at a German school in London? Michelle has written about her experience for ZEST:

https://zuriest.wordpress.com/2020/05/02/teaching-assistant-in-german-london/

Want to share your own experiences with your fellow English students? Get in touch at [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you! ✍️

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 fr…

22/04/2020

Leah's study abroad experience was cut short by a certain global pandemic, but that doesn't mean she didn't make plenty of memories. Read about her time studying in Plymouth on ZEST:

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…

15/03/2020

In times like these, art can remind us of the beauty and humanity in this world. What are you turning to in these difficult days? Want to share your favourites with your fellow students? Email [email protected] to get in touch.

Let's get through this together.

30/12/2019

Another list of favourites: this time, Raph tells us about his favourite albums of 2019 (and some to look forward to in 2020!)

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 th…

25/12/2019

Merry Christmas! And to make it all the merrier, Alan has just revealed his epic list of the best films of the decade. Read it now on ZEST:

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 crit…

18/12/2019

We’re looking for the best of 2019!

What were the best books you read in 2019? Or the best films you saw? Maybe you watched a couple of outstanding TV series, or ate at amazing restaurants this year – whatever it is, we want to know.

Get in touch with your best-of lists at [email protected]. We can’t wait to hear from you!

20/11/2019

New on ZEST: Thilo writes about a new videogame currently being developed in Zurich which challenges the traditional gender norms in the industry.

There is still time to support their Kickstarter campaign! Find the link in the article.

By Thilo Thelitz The upcoming Zurich-made video game Letters is “a story about a girl discovering the power of words,” but not in the way you might think as an English student. In the g…

11/10/2019

Have you heard of ? Head over to ZEST to read about activism in the instagram age: How much grandstanding can a good deed suffer?

By Nicolas Malzacher A gust of wind whips at my face and heaves me forward, over the ridge of the oncoming wave. The neon sail impatiently tugs at my waist, forcing me to lean back over the white c…