As a residential college of 1,500 students, Bard’s
Annandale campus provides an exquisite setting in which students
pursue their academic interests and craft a rich social life. The
fusion of two historic estates, the park-like campus covers about
250 hectares of fields and forested land bordering the Hudson River.
Just 140 kilometers (90 miles) north of New York City Bardians have
easy access to one of the worlds great cities by car or train, yet
have the advantage of a secure and relaxing campus where they can
concentrate on their studies and develop interpersonal and civic
skills in a close knit community. The temperate climate in the Hudson
River Valley offers the joy of all four seasons with temperatures
ranging from zero in the winter months to 20 C in August (when new
students arrive.) In the spring and fall the temperature ranges between
10C and 15C.
About the Hudson Valley
The Hudson Valley has much to offer culturally, historically, and
environmentally. Click here to find out more about this wonderful region..
ISO
Students at Bard enjoy a wide variety of
activities and events throughout the year. As a student you are encouraged
to not only get involved
but also to create your own activities. Many international students
become active in the International Student Organization (ISO),
which plays a large role in the social life of Bard and is made up
of students
from all corners of the globe. Be sure to check
out the ISO section of this web site for more information.
Clubs
In
addition to the ISO, there are nearly 60 student-run clubs that
you can get involved with. Each semester the Student
Government
allocates money to student organizations to support everything
from
the film screenings and concerts to various lectures, parties,
dinners and cultural events. In addition, student funding helps support
our
two college newspapers, the Bard
Observer and the Bard
Free Press as well as our radio station, WXBC. To
see a complete list of current student clubs click here.
Campus Events
In addition
to student initiated events, the College organizes a wide variety
of social
and academic events throughout the year,
nearly all
of which are free to our students. The Office of Student Activities
organizes substance-free events each week for the Bard community.
Click
here to see a schedule of upcoming events as well as photos and
video clips from
past
semesters.
Athletics
For those who are looking to get
involved in Athletics at Bard, there are numerous options available
from intramural and club
sports, to
varsity team sports. Click
here to find out more about Athletics at Bard.
Personal Expenses and Living Costs
While this may
vary greatly for each student, you can expect to spend at least 40
dollars a week on miscellaneous expenses such as laundry, eating
out, movies, travel, etc. This also covers some of the basic monthly necessities
such as soap, toothpaste, shampoo, etc. Getting a job on campus usually
provides some funds to cover these basic expenses. Nearly all of
the activities, lectures, and concerts that take place on campus
are free to students. Those events that do charge always offer student
discounts.
Banking
There are several banks located
close to campus. During the L&T orientation there are shuttles
that will take students to the local banks to set up accounts. Typically,
international
students arrive with some American currency in hand and then set
up an account after they arrive. Having a credit card is helpful
for those first few trips to the mall and bookstore.
Food Services and Meal
Plans
All first year students are required to
be on a meal plan, which provides 19 meals per week at the Kline
Dining Commons. The dining service offers a standard menu and vegetarian,
vegan, and kosher-style options. The meal plan provides a wide
variety of choices for both vegetarians and non-vegetarians. Your
residence
hall will also have a kitchen where you can cook your own food
as well. Aside from the eating cafeteria, you will also be given
150
dollars credit (as a part of your meal plan) to eat at either of
the two additional cafes on campus.
Telephone Services
More information available at the Telephone Services website.
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