Sophomore Mignonne Bryant is a student of many talents who has a unique perspective of Lipscomb and Nashville. Bryant is originally from Port Elizabeth, South Africa.
Having lived in Brentwood for three years, Bryant enjoys Nashville’s status as “Music City.”
“I am a singer, songwriter and musician. Music is in my genes,” Bryant said. “My dad’s songs played on South African radio for a while.”
Bryant began writing music when she was very small and has not stopped. “I love sharing my gift with others,” Bryant said.
Bryant said she also enjoys the city’s hospitality and abundance of opportunities.
“I love the people. Everyone is so friendly. Also, there are a lot of opportunities in this city,” Bryant said. “Nashville is the place to be.”
Bryant attends Lipscomb along with her sister Kate.
“It’s fantastic going to school with her,” Bryant said. “We are really good friends despite the fact that we are as different as chalk and cheese.”
Bryant is a New Media and Journalism student while her sister is pursuing a different career.
“Even though we are pursuing different careers, it is great to be doing so together at Lipscomb,” Bryant said.
Bryant is considering working for a newspaper, magazine or going into broadcasting after college, even though nothing is set in stone. “To be honest, though, I am still finding my way,” Bryant said.
While attending Lipscomb, Byrant says she has enjoyed the resident Starbucks and campus’ familial atmosphere.
“Oh man, Starbucks is my favorite,” Bryant said. “I don’t know what I’d do if I couldn’t order my tall Earl Grey tea! In fact, I order it so often, I need to only walk into Starbucks and say, ‘I’ll just have the usual.’
“I also love that Lipscomb is a small, private school where everyone gets to know each other. It is like being part of a family.”
Bryant loves the atmosphere of Nashville and Lipscomb, but she does get homesick from time to time. “I miss my family overseas. They visit every year or so, but it’s still hard being an ocean apart.”
“I often catch myself calling Lipscomb home,” Bryant said. “It is a good feeling.”