Timothy F. Bryson

The Power of Seven

By now everyone has heard (a version of) my story. Originally from Cincinnati, I went to Coastal Carolina University and competed as a track and field student-athlete in the Honors College. After one year, I transferred to the University of South Carolina and earned my B.S in Athletic Training. Through experiences in fraternity life, campus…

Be Where Your Feet Are. Know Who Your Feet Belong To.

This blog has been on my mind for a while now. Throughout the summer, I’ve tried to write the first paragraph several times and allow my hands to articulate the rest of my thoughts on the keyboard. Every single time I got writer’s block, which led to frustration, and ultimately another finished box of Mike…

Find Your Voice.

I can’t believe it has been an entire year since I kicked off my website! “I am so blessed to finally kick-off and support a personal goal I have circumvented for years! Cannot thank everyone enough for making dream a reality.” The social media caption from the initial post remains true. I am forever humbled…

It Takes a Village.

It feels so good to be back on my blog! The last couple months have been crazy busy, as I have been finishing up my first year of graduate school!!! There have been several incidents and experiences that have sparked reflection and I cannot wait to share them with you throughout this summer. Luckily for…

How Do You Eat an Elephant?

Most of my classes through K-12 and undergrad, consisted of assignments that served no purpose other than a completion grade. I remember one professor encouraging us to the answer key provided in the textbook to assist in our learning journey. Despite the negative memories, there were also projects and papers that I will remember forever….

Rain Drop. Drop Top. Geaux Tigers!

As soon as Spring Break commenced, I drove to Cincinnati and caught a flight to San Antonio to attend the 2017 NASPA Annual Conference. Over the last week, I have traveled to five cities in three states, seen The Alamo and Bourbon Street, and have been eaten at In N Out, Mi Tierra’s, Chimes, and…

Better Men. Better Lives.

Arriving at Camp Tecumseh, IN was a journey. I started my travel in Columbus on Thursday, January 26th. Originally scheduled for a 3:00pm flight, I arrived at the airport at 1:14pm, immediately checked my luggage, and stood in a relatively short security line. I raced to my gate only to be informed that my flight…

Name Your Blessings.

“In 2016, we lived, we loved, and we lost. But I do not wish any of the obstacles or experiences away.” Throughout the last few weeks, I’ve been hearing and seeing a lot of stuff on social media about how “2016 was a bad year” and people are ready for it to be over. Sure,…

Undefeated.

“We may encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated… In fact, it may be necessary to encounter the defeats, so you can know who you are, what you can rise from, how you can still come out of it.”- Maya Angelou Initially, I wanted to entitle this piece “Failing or Falling Forward” to…

Love & Honor.

Wow! What a wonderful day to visit Miami University in Oxford, OH to speak with the Fraternity and Sorority Life student leaders! As the keynote speaker at Miami’s ADVANCE Retreat, I was able to speak with chapter and council presidents affiliated with IFC, Panhellenic, and NPHC about what it means to lead with purpose. One…

Hardly Home. Always Reppin.

Though I was born in Florida, I am from Cincinnati, OH -home of Major League Baseball’s first professional team, Skyline Chili, and the world’s famous Graeter’s Ice Cream! Growing up, I quickly learned how important the city of Cincinnati was in African-American history, as it was a destination for many people escaping the bonds of…

Just Got Impeached About A Year Ago

“Tim Bryson, first black Fraternity Council President in USC history, removed from office in 19-5 vote.” One year ago, my life changed forever. One day, I am the leader of one of the largest student organizations on campus. The next day, I am impeached for “doing the right thing, but not following the rules.” Words…