Cierra Bolinder

Hey. I'm Cierra.

My story is a little bit different than everyone else's. See, I never planned on joining TBS. I'm one of those super shy people that never tries anything new, and has a hard time making new friends. One night toward the beginning of fall semester, Tau Beta Sigma and Kappa Kappa Psi were having a bonfire. I decided to go thinking I could at least get some good food out of it (mmm s'mores...). TBS had just finished one of their rituals, and when they joined everyone at the fire, they decided to sing their song. And honestly, I think that the moment I heard them sing, I knew I wanted to be apart of it. The only light came from the fire, and the song sounded so haunting, and so meaningful to all the girls, I couldn't help but envy them. They had this sister hood to bring them together. They had TBS, and they had each other. That night I was asked (again) if I would like to join TBS, and that time, I accepted.

I'm still shy. I still have trouble being myself and making new friends, but every hour I spend with these girls, I'm able to come out of my shell a little more. I can see that this group is going to transform me into a better, more outgoing version of myself. I'm very grateful to all the girls for giving me the chance to be myself. I'm so glad I joined TBS, and I'm looking forward to having stronger friendships with these girls.

Nina Hoyle

Music is my life. I have music on nearly constantly when I'm by myself. When I go to movies, the music gets me before any other aspect of the movie. Being a music major has only made me more aware of this fact.
I became aware of TBS last year, hearing my band friends talking about this group they were in. It sounded cool, and it seemed everyone I knew was in it.
I got a bid this year for TBS, and I'm so glad I did. I did a lot of service in high school, and had actually started to miss that. Now, I get to help not only with band and music (which honestly is my life) but in the community. The activities where we just get to spend time as brothers and sisters are honestly my favorite. I'm looking forward to continuing TBS through my college career.

-Nina

Harsha Chaudhari

Once upon a time, there was this girl.... Oh wait, that's already been used. ;)

But really. This girl was pretty boring, and had no idea what she was doing. She also was a very poor friend maker. She needed help.
One fine day, a magical fairy god-mother drifted down the halls of the music department, and handed her a simple envelope! Could this be the answer to her prayers?! Could this envelope change her sad, pitiful life?! STAY TUNED FOR MORE!

Kidding.

The contents of that envelope did indeed change my life, and obviously for the better. At first I was nervous; I had no idea what I was getting myself into, and honestly, I knew nothing about TBS other than they brought water to marching band rehearsals! In the two years I have been involved with TBS, I've learned so many life lessons, and changed so much, I'm not sure where to even begin. Let's list some of them =D

1. Being apart of something special, makes you special... Said some wise person somewhere, But it's true! Every one of us is special, and I love that we can come together and share our unique qualities and make things even better.

2. TBS has helped make me a more confident person, and to realize I can do things for myself every so often.

3. On the flip side of that, I now know better ways to utilize my time and effort to help out and do things for other people!

4. Not all things have to be taken so seriously. Especially when it comes to music! It's what we love to do, we should be enjoying the work, even when it feels like you're drowning =P

5. The way you act does indeed influence those around you. Even when you don't mean to, people feel your vibes! It's a bit scary sometimes =)

There were supposed to be more, but I, like everyone else, have let my brain fry to much with homework. Ode to college.

Point being, I love Tau Beta Sigma. I love my sisters, I love music, I love the service projects we do, I love knowing I'm going to end my crappy Monday's with an awesome TBS meeting, I love our family, I love all of it. Even on days when we're so tired we hate it, I love it. I have created some of the most precious friendships within our bond, and I couldn't have asked for more.

-Harsha