Rachit Neupane

When I arrived at Bard, the first thing I noticed was the beauty of the campus. This boosts my spirits even in bad weather. As an international student who couldn’t visit colleges ahead of time, I was also pleased with the Reem and Kayden Center, which shows that Bard is dedicated to science, alongside the arts. It has been my dream from childhood to become a scientist.

I was also encouraged by the opportunities to engage in club activities and the Trustee Leader Scholar (TLS) Program. If you have ideas, Bard gives you a place in which to implement them. I’m involved in the Bard Leprosy Relief Project, a TLS effort that increases awareness about the disease and raises funds for an eco-friendly leprosy village in Kathmandu. I’m also a peer counselor, which offers another huge opportunity for personal growth. First-year students really do look up to their peer counselor, and in return I have to develop leadership skills.