Julian is an 8th-semester senior music entrepreneurship student from Milford, Connecticut.
What semester is this for you?
8th
When are you graduating?
Spring 2018
What’s your major?
Individualized: Music Entrepreneurship
What’s your minor?
Music & business
Where are you from?
Milford, Connecticut
What on-campus activities/organizations are you involved in?
Founding Father of Phi Delta Theta fraternity, TME mentor, UConn Idea Grant Recipient, perform at open mic nights & talent shows on campus
Any fun facts?
I used University funding from the UConn Idea Grant Program to create and release my debut music project titled, Big Dreams.
Why do you want to be featured as a UConn Senior Spotlight?
I want to be featured in the UConn Senior Spotlight because I want to utilize as many of UConn’s resources as possible, to share my story so that I can inspire individuals in the UConn community to follow their dreams and pursue their passion.
Any plans after graduation?
I am applying to several of UConn’s entrepreneurial programs with hopes to obtain funding, so I can launch a new business venture that would assist musicians in the UConn community with the processes of songwriting, recording, and song distribution. I also plan to pursue a post-graduate degree in music production at a school in Los Angeles, where I would study under a mentor who has worked with the likes of Kendrick Lamar, Frank Ocean, ASAP Rocky, LL Cool J, Wiz Khalifa, and many more artists. I really want to build my network and connections on both the east coast and west coast, so that I can give back to the UConn community later down the road because UConn has provided me with the opportunities and resources to genuinely follow my dreams.
Anything else we should know about the nominee?
My recent involvements on campus include Arts Chairperson for the Student Union Board of Governors, treasurer for the UConn Hip-Hop Cypher Club, a member on the Community Standards Advisory board, as well as branch manager for Young Entrepreneurs Across America.
What is your advice to incoming freshmen?
My advice to incoming freshman would be to reinvent yourself. College is a time where you can become a new version of yourself. So know your strengths, find your passion, and get out of your comfort zone because, in the blink of an eye, you’ll be a senior getting ready to graduate.
Where is your favorite spot on campus to study or hangout?
My favorite spot on campus to study is the third floor of Homer Babbidge Library because of its window views of campus.
If you were an undergraduate for one more semester, what would you do with the time?
If I we’re an undergraduate for one extra semester, I would join the skydiving club because I’ve always wanted to skydive. I would also take full advantage of the many different entrepreneurial programs that UConn offers to help kickstart my own business venture.
