Holland Sersen

Music Technology BS, Concentration in Hardware and Physical Design '23

“I was definitely surprised about all the things I could do when I worked together with other people in the [Columbia] community,” say recent Music Technology graduate Holland Sersen.

What would you say has been the most surprising thing you learned at Columbia?

The power of collaboration: I was definitely surprised about all the things I could do when I worked together with other people in the community.

What individuals or programs at Columbia were helpful to you in reaching your goal of graduating?

I would like to thank the faculty in the Music Tech program: Visda Goudarzi, Florian Hollerweger, and Jesse Seay. I would also like to thank Matthew Cunningham, Tony Miccolis, and Chris Brickley.

What are your plans for after graduation?

My plan is to stay in Chicago and get a job in the music tech industry.

If you were going to sum up your experience at Columbia in one sentence, what would you say?

Going to Columbia has been an amazing experience. I feel like I have grown so much from my four years here.