Tara Hardy is a junior at NYU Steinhardt majoring in Music Education from Hudson, NH. She expresses her gratitude for a scholarship that has allowed her to attend NYU rather than her state school by providing a world-class education without financial burden. Tara chose NYU Steinhardt because of the opportunities in NYC and ability to study abroad, which she did in Prague and found life-changing. Her favorite part of NYU is interacting with diverse and talented individuals from different backgrounds who inspire her. Her proudest accomplishment is being selected as a Resident Assistant where she has grown as a student leader. After graduation, Tara plans to become a middle or high school band teacher and potentially pursue a master's