My name is Bridget Hardy,  and I am a college graduate from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. I created this Web site as a way to network and share my thoughts and ideas on different subjects. 

I was born in Eunice, La., and grew up in Lafayette. After moving when I was 8, I was raised in Houston, Texas. Growing up in

Houston was a great experience, but, when I graduated high school in 2005, I felt that it was time to conquer another state.

I decided to attend college in Tennessee. I know this was irrational and a little outlandish to most, but for me it was a challenge. I wanted to be in a place where I didn't know anyone, and I didn't know my way around.

Looking back on my experience in the Big Orange Country, I truly cherish the good and the bad. Not only has UT given me opportunities beyond my wildest dreams, but also showed me that relying on myself is my greatest accomplishment.

My next journey took me to Milan, Italy. I studied there during the fall semester of 2008. My classes were art history, Italian government, Italian communications and photography. It was incredible to go to all the interesting museums for my classes and photograph the incredible, lavish lifestyle of the Milanese. Also, learning about Italian government and communications gave me a larger world view of politics and media. I loved exploring a new country and being out of the United States for the first time.

I just finished up my senior year at UT and all I can say is... hallelujah! I still can't believe I am a college graduate. Luckily, I was able to find a job straight out of college working at the Illinois Shakespeare Festival in Bloomington-Normal, Illinois. I worked as a prop intern on the Illinois State University Campus. It was such a joy to have creativity in my job description. I loved working on props and I hope to continue it in the future.   

My main goal, in terms of work, is to combine my two loves: writing and theatre. I have successfully done this with my primary job at UT Media Relations and my secondary job at Clarence Brown Theatre doing props. I love my jobs and I there are very few days I wake up not wanting to go to work.  I know my work ethic and drive will take me where I want to be. But in spite of all of this, my ultimate goal is to be happy.

Please enjoy the Web site and contact me if you have any questions, suggestions or would simply like to drop me a line. Later days!