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This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Pace chapter.

On the night of Wednesday, Sept. 21, a historic event took place within the walls of the iconic arena Madison Square Garden. Harry Styles was performing his 15th consecutive sold-out show of “Love On Tour” 2022, and crying as a permanent banner was lifted into the venue in commemoration. Fans of Harry’s would know that performing at the Garden has always been a huge honor for him since One Direction first played the venue in 2012. He even posts an Instagram photo in tradition every time, posing with his head thrown back and arms spread wide, staring up at the iconic circular ceiling. I just so happened to be attending on that special night and five other nights in the prior weeks. 

You may be thinking: six shows of the same concert? Aren’t the same songs played every night? The answer to those questions is yes! But any guest that attends a Harry Styles concert can attest to how unique of an experience his concerts are, whether you are a lifelong fan like me or a casual listener. His ability to make every single show an intimate and loving environment in a venue of 20,000 people is enigmatic. You can walk into any date, on any tour, with full confidence that Harry will give 110% to his audience.  

However, being able to attend these six shows was such a privilege and a major personal achievement for me. I just moved to New York City from Denver a mere few weeks ago, and it was the scariest thing I have ever done. Ever since visiting New York City for the first time at 13 years old, living here has become a long-time dream. But growing up sometimes means that childhood fantasies turn into a fearful reality when finally thrust upon you. I took a gap year out of high school because of the pandemic and spent a concerning amount of time with nothing to do but worry about my future. During that year, Harry and his music were more comforting than ever for me, sometimes fully giving me a reason to get up in the morning and be excited about something. 

Those months leading up to school beginning were filled with doubt and anxiety, but when Harry’s residency was announced it felt like fate and a light at the end of the tunnel. The concerts lined up perfectly with the beginning of my college journey, and now Harry has become a part of this huge transition, just like he has been a support for me in past life changes. Standing in MSG for the first time felt like a symbol of accomplishment. I had survived all the anxiety and mental hardship of the past year, and now it was time to celebrate. So as Harry cried that September night, watching a life achievement be immortalized forever in a room of thousands, I could be seen crying too. Not only in pride for him but myself, and how far I’ve come from that 13-year-old girl with big dreams.

Tara Siegel is the current senior editor and junior contributor to the Her Campus chapter at Pace University. She loves editing and curating content for her fellow members, and she writes about a wide variety of topics, including music, film, pop culture, and current events. Beyond Her Campus, Tara is studying Communications and Media at Pace, and minoring in Journalism. She is also a writing tutor at the Learning Commons on campus. While in her hometown of Denver, Colorado she has taught children's dance at her local studio and loves to participate in her old dance community. She is interested in pursuing a career in media or journalism. In her free time, you can probably find Tara at a concert of one of her many favorite artists, reading, playing with makeup, or talking about K-pop with her best friends.