Central European University
CEU is one of the most densely international universities in the world. Its rare mix of nationalities, ethnicities, and cultures creates an ideal environment for examining such “open society” subjects as emerging democracies, transitional economies, media freedom, nationalism, and human rights. All of the students at CEU are working toward a better, more just and sustainable global society. About the Program
The courses at CEU will strengthen your understanding of complex global issues and historical events through debate with a diverse set of classmates. Building upon your undergraduate coursework, enrollment in master's level classes at CEU will facilitate your personal development as a student in the graduate environment. We hope you will join this select group of students for a unique, challenging, and ultimately life-changing study abroad experience!
Program Staff
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Leiah HeckathornAssociate Director, Bard Abroad; Adviser for CEU Programs | lheckathorn@bard.edu
Leiah Heckathorn is Associate Director of the Bard Abroad Office at Bard College in Annandale, New York. She assists with the recruitment, enrollment, and implementation processes for Bard Abroad programs. Leiah also manages the Bard-CEU study abroad program in Vienna, Austria, and oversees Bard summer intensives for incoming Smolny College students. -
Helmut SummesbergerHead of Student Life
Central European University
Helmut Summesberger is the Head of Student Life at Central European University in Vienna. Through this role, he facilitates cultural programming for the Bard-CEU study abroad program students, including leading orientations to life in Vienna. As a Viennese, he is "happy to help whenever there is a need of a Vienna expert."
