When learning how to code or when testing a new computer system, traditionally, the first program a programmer will write is one that displays the text "Hello, World!". It is a milestone for a new programmer and a confirmation that all systems are up and running and ready to go. Similarly, the exhibition "Hello, World!" by soon-to-be and recent Interactive Media Arts graduates is a milestone for the students and signifies their eagerness and readiness to make an impact on the world through their work. The class of 2020's graduation semester at NYU Shanghai was thoroughly disrupted by the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. International bonds and friendships, formed over the course of 4 years, were suddenly torn apart, leaving students spread across the globe in their isolated bubbles of online learning. Nevertheless, they persevered and through their willpower and determination managed to produce imaginative and thought-provoking projects. Now, these works are finally shown together in one place, solidifying ties between classmates from China and abroad. The students in this exhibition express their views on the state of the world through a multitude of media ranging from the highly technological, such as virtual reality, artificial intelligence, digital fabrication, and wearable computing, to more traditional media, such as photography, printmaking, and books. Through their projects, they highlight and investigate a broad spectrum of issues including environmental pollution, cyborg aesthetics, family traditions, body image, emotional computing, music cognition, and Chinese mythology. This wide-ranging body of work by the Interactive Media Arts students reflects deeply upon the inherently interdisciplinary nature of their education. It shows us that they are up and running and ready to engage with the rapidly changing environment of their post-graduation world.