I am very thankful to my major teacher Prof Qian Zhou, who has really helped me develop my violin technique, musicality and artistic ideas. She also cares a lot about her students’ well-being, which was very heart-warming for me. A most memorable quote from her for me would be: “It is not enough to be a good violinist and a good student – you need to be an artist.”

I was accepted to five schools for Master’s studies (Juilliard, Colburn, Yale, Rice and Cleveland), and will be attending the Colburn School in Los Angeles!

Besides my violin playing, I feel like I have changed a lot in my personality. In this past year, I gained more confidence in myself, and became more daring at trying new things and opening up my mind. I would tell my Year 1 self, enjoy life more… don’t only stay in the practice room!