2022 History Hello! I’m Fódhla [FOH-la] and I am in my final year reading history. I have really immersed myself in life at Balliol, most recently serving as President of the Dervorguilla Society and regularly playing the violin at Balliol Members Concerts. I have also been Social Secretary and Student Commodore of the Oxford University Yacht Club, concertmaster of Oxford Millennium Orchestra, and member of Oxford University Orchestra. I am so looking forward to becoming a William Westerman Pathfinder and furthering my understanding of Asian music and performance for my project. I often incorporate music history into my weekly tutorial essays; however, I have been limited to analysing western classical music as this is where my knowledge lies. In Japan, Hong Kong, and Taiwan, I wish to explore their folk music and performance techniques in order to further my understanding of eastern musical practices and broaden my understanding of music in general. I can’t wait to explore Asia, learn more about my project, and meet some alumni with whom I can share my love for Balliol!