Rachel Gates | Major: Music/GSAS | I decided to choose my majors because I’ve always had a huge passion for interactive audio and music. I’ve always been heavily involved with music growing up, playing instruments and joining groups, but also wanted to learn how to use music and sound to tell stories. I lacked the technological experience, which is a huge reason as to why I wanted to go to RPI. I wanted to learn how to record, edit, and work with sound in settings such as video games, interactive media, studio recordings, and live performance— all of which I’ve been able to participate in during my enrollment.

Marco St Denis | Major: COMD Minor: Economics | I chose this major because I have a passion for marketing and media creation. When I graduate I hope to work in the media design and production department of the marketing firm I am interning at or seek seek opportunities in marketing for renewable energy companies. | Favorite Class: Language & Power was by far my favorite class so far. Dr. Tamar Gordon was an excellent teacher and it was my introductory HASS course so I met some amazing, likeminded people that I will definitely be keeping in touch with in the future. | Advice for Incoming Students: CoMD and any HASS major for that matter are excellent ways to channel your intellect into something timeless and passionate through art. I highly recommend everyone should at least minor in a HASS field they enjoy or try to express themselves through an artistic means as I believe it helps tremendously with finding out who your are especially during these pivotal years of our lives.

Perry Ghosh | Major: COMD, Business & Management | I chose Communication, Media and Design to further my career in the business of emerging media. I hope to one day manage the business of movies and television within a major entertainment studio.