Timothy F. Bryson

I Am Enough.

“These are usually just some thoughts that I would share with myself.” It’s been a mf year. Period. The blog I’ll drop on New Year’s Eve will share more about that. Stay tuned. But today, I’m here to share the greatest lesson I learned during 2023 below: I know what tf I am talking about. Walk…

Ballin Outta Control.

I’m learning that God doesn’t place a desire in my heart He hasn’t fulfilled already. My only responsibility is to stand on it and walk in it. So we’re walking and there’s room for you to walk with me.

Finish what you started.

By now, you have heard the story – at least a version of it. In November 2014, I was elected the first Black Fraternity Council President at the University of South Carolina. On September 21, 2015, I was impeached for “doing the right thing, but not following the rules.” I remember standing on the ramp…

It’s My Fault

“When God gives you a vision, you must set boundaries.” This was the first message I heard after arriving in California for the first time in March 2018. They are also the words that inspired my blog post, Protect Your Space – a letter and declaration for me to set boundaries to safeguard my physical…

C’est déjà fait.

Since you’ve made it here, I’m assuming you already heard the news. I’m going to Africa! In early June 2023, I will be traveling to Senegal to visit the NBA Academy Africa. I am extremely excited about this opportunity as it will be my second study abroad experience as a college student and first time…

Winning is problematic

I had mixed feelings when I left my position at the University of Maryland, College Park last year. I was sad because I was leaving THE BEST SUPERVISOR (Resa Lovelace, Hi Auntie!) and the Maryland Made Terps student-athlete development program I helped birth and nurture. I was hype because I was moving into a Director…

God is My Bridge

Where are you going!? What about your PhD?! These were (and continue to be) the first two responses I receive after telling people I resigned from my position with Maryland Made Terps. And though I appreciate the eagerness, fervor, and curiosity – these questions revealed something more significant to me. As a community, we often look…

Say What’s Real

Where do I fit in? Last week I attended the 2022 NAFSA Annual Conference in Denver! Not only was this my first time in Colorado, but this was my first NAFSA after being introduced to international education as an industry just two years ago. For those who aren’t familiar, NAFSA is the world’s largest and…

F is for Fulbright

I don’t believe in regrets because everything happens for a reason. I was destined to be born on the campus of Florida A&M University to a queen who has guided my life journey with prayers and an unshakeable belief in God’s grace. I was supposed to be impeached as the President of the Fraternity Council,…

Celebrate Along The Way

Don’t wait til you arrive at your destination to commemorate your journey. My last grade for the Spring 2021 semester was posted last week. As a result, I officially closed the end of my first year of my PhD journey! Don’t ask me about my semester or cumulative GPA, because grades do not matter. No…

It’s Personal.

It’s March 21, 2021. Just over 1 year since the United States shut down and wearing face masks became a mandate, not a preference. Some of us have been impacted by furloughs and salary reductions. Some of us have had family and friends contract the virus. Some of us have bought a house and earned…

Last First Day of Classes, Ever.

I tried writing this post when I was at HellyB (Hellbender Brewing Company for those who don’t follow @TheIPAWay on IG) and I couldn’t get going. Not because I had writers block but because this shit is still very surreal. This week I begin the journey of becoming Dr. Timothy Ford Bryson. Not gonna lie….