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Welcome from the ISO! Bard has a large international student community, which comprises almost 16% of the student body representing 45 different countries! In the past decades, Bard has been increasingly committed to diversifying campus life, and the international students are one of the major contributors to the intellectual and cultural diversity we enjoy at Bard. The International Student Organization (ISO) celebrates awareness of diverse cultures, and fosters a strong sense of community among the international students and facilitates dialogue within the campus at large. The ISO promotes awareness in a variety of ways. Both the Cultural Show and the yearly Food Festival showcase the festivities, food and culture from many different countries. For pure fun, the ISO Formal, which takes place each semester, is hard to beat. On a more academic level, the ISO has held movie series, panel discussions and hosted lectures on international affairs. We think it is fundamentally important for students to be pro-active in their experience at Bard, and have encouraged ISO members to be active in all areas of campus life. Being an international student at Bard has many advantages. Not only do we experience American culture, we also have the opportunity to live in the midst of a diverse international community. The international community at Bard is an important resource for incoming international students. Adjusting to the Bard community can be a challenge in several ways for international students. Many of us find the individuality that is an integral part of Bard life is effectively offset by the international community, which provides a solid sense of social and academic support. College is an exciting time. We wish you luck in your decision process and hope that you will decide to come to Bard! Click here to find out more about the ISO Club.
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