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Institute for International Liberal Education

Students on a walking tour as part of the LAB: Liberal Arts Berlin semester abroad program.
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Bard College has long been known as an innovator and risk taker in the field of higher education. We believe that international education should be built upon meaningful partnerships based on the principles of mutuality and equality. Our groundbreaking study abroad programs, located in regions undergoing rapid political and economic transformation continue this tradition.
Institute for International Liberal Education

Institute for International Liberal Education

The Institute for International Liberal Education (IILE) was formed at Bard in 1998. Its mission is to advance the theory and practice of international liberal arts education. We believe that international educational partnerships must be based on mutuality and equality, and that it is important for international exchange to occur at the undergraduate level.

Learn more about the IILE

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Bard Abroad Contacts

Tatiana Orlova for programs at American University of Central Asia
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Trish Fleming, Bard Study Abroad Adviser

Submit the form at right and we'll keep you in the loop about programs and opportunities with Bard Abroad. We look forward to hearing from you!

Our Staff

  • Trish Fleming
    Director for Study Abroad and Student Exchange
    fleming@bard.edu

    Trish Fleming

    Director for Study Abroad and Student Exchange
    fleming@bard.edu

    Trish Fleming is Bard’s study abroad adviser. All Bard students interested in studying abroad, whether on a Bard program, a Tuition Exchange, or a non-Bard program, must attend a study abroad info session and meet with Trish 1:1 to begin the process of gaining approval for their plans. She also assists with incoming PIE students from Bard Network partners, and students coming to Bard via Tuition Exchange.
  • Lauren Cooke
    Berlin Programs Manager
    [email protected]

    Lauren Cooke

    Berlin Programs Manager
    [email protected]

    Lauren Cooke is the Berlin Programs Manager for all study abroad programs at Bard College Berlin: semester, language intensive, theater course, and Begin in Berlin. Lauren is responsible for student recruitment and coordination with Berlin staff and administration. She also maintains the Bard Abroad social media accounts and website.
  • Tatiana Orlova
    Eurasian Programs Manager
    [email protected]

    Tatiana Orlova

    Eurasian Programs Manager
    [email protected]

    Tatiana Orlova is the Eurasian Programs Manager, overseeing the AUCA-Bard Study Abroad Program and the Russian in Central Asia Summer Program. In this role, Tatiana is responsible for student recruitment and coordination with AUCA staff and administration.
  • Dylan Short
    International Program Assistant, IILE
    [email protected]

    Dylan Short

    International Program Assistant, IILE
    [email protected]

    Dylan Short is the international program assistant for the Institute for International Liberal Education. He aids with the study abroad processes at Bard College for outgoing and incoming students. He is also an artist, and speaks fluent French. 

IILE Student Ambassadors

  • Ilyas '25

    Ilyas '25


    Ilyas can speak multiple languages. Along with English, he can also speak Pashto (his native language), Persian, and Urdu, which he says makes traveling and connecting with people a lot more fun and exciting!
  • Maggie '25

    Maggie '25


    Maggie’s nickname is Hiccup because she couldn't stop hiccupping after she was born!

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