One could say that posting New Year's resolutions at the start of May is slightly belated. I can't argue with that. However, as my *academic* year comes to an end, I am feeling a sudden boost of motivation to work on myself. To act on this motivation, I set myself five goals for the remaining time of 2022.

Last September, I moved to Edinburgh to go to uni, equipped with a suitcase, a bag and my violin. It would be the first time that I would be living on my own, away from my family, friends and familiar environment. Here's what I experienced in my first year.