On Key
“Music has always been my passion. But I came to Central thinking I’d be a computer science major. Then I realized that at Central, I could do both. It’s a really positive experience that I see the best of both worlds.”
— Trey Hull ’26
Majors: Computer Science and Music
Hometown: Ottumwa, Iowa
Scholarships: Journey, Ray Martin Music Lessons Scholarship, Robert W. Van Hal Endowed Scholarship in Music
Involvement: A Cappella Choir, ALMA, Tennis
Career Goal: Full-time computer science career with side gigs playing piano and organ
Trey Hull ’26 knew that he didn’t want to choose between his interests. A student-athlete and musician with an interest in computer science, Hull discovered that at Central College, he really can be part of it all.
“Music has always been my passion,” Hull says. “But I came to Central thinking I’d be a computer science major. Then I realized that at Central, I could do both. It’s a really positive experience that I see the best of both worlds.”
As a double major in music and computer science, Hull explores what it means to be creative from all angles.
“There’s a lot more creativity in computer science than people think,” Hull says. “A lot of my computer science classes include designing. In my software design class, I got to make a social media site and design the interface.”
When he’s not doing work for his classes, Hull plays piano for ALMA, sings in the A Cappella Choir and plays on the men’s tennis team.
Directors, coaches and professors across campus are used to students being involved in a multitude of activities and are willing to be flexible when students approach them with conflicts.
“I get a lot of support from my tennis coach,” Hull shares. “I don’t typically miss practice because nothing conflicts, but if I said, ‘Hey, I have a performance this day,’ he’s cool with me missing practice or coming another time. If a conflict arises, they’ll work it out.”
Thanks to the variety of involvement opportunities Hull participates in, he is able to make connections with students from all around campus. No matter how vast your interests are, Hull proves that there is a place for you to explore your passions at Central.
“Because of my double major, I meet a lot of different people since each major attracts or appeals to different people,” Hull says. “I’ve met so many amazing people at Central.”