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Language & Thinking

The Language and Thinking Program is an intensive introduction to the liberal arts and sciences with a particular focus on writing. It is attended by all incoming Bard students during the last three weeks of August. Established at Bard College in 1981, Language and Thinking fosters robust interdisciplinary study, innovative pedagogy, and writing across a wide range of genres. The Program is also an introduction to the intellectual and creative life of the College and to the Bard campus and community.

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Bard College Campus Tour

Join Bard College tour guides as they lead you around campus. More about campus tours

Arts at Bard

Bard offers the best of both worlds: a traditional liberal arts college with exceptional programs in the fine and performing arts. In small classes taught by notable faculty, students work closely with top professionals in their fields. Learn More
 

Transformation and Inspiration

Mary McCarthy called Bard a "mad, exciting place." This student-created video offers a glimpse of the transformative, interdisciplinary experiences that students have at Bard.

Residence Life

Residence life at Bard College is the heart of the campus community. With dormitories ranging in design, size, and social style, students find a home in Annandale.

About Campus: Students and Alumni/ae Offer Snapshots of Bard 

Bard College students and alumni/ae talk about their favorite spots on campus, from the historic Blithewood mansion to the iconic Frank Gehry–designed Fisher Center for the Performing Arts.

The First-Year Experience

Sakinah Bennett is a Bard student majoring in dance and historical studies. She is a Posse Scholar from Atlanta, Georgia. Sakinah talks to incoming students about the first-year experience at Bard.

Ask the President

What is the purpose of the college years? Bard College President Leon Botstein answered audience questions at a forum for accepted students on April 9, 2016. In this clip, President Botstein addresses the importance of learning during one's teens and twenties.

Video Archive

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  • The Physics Program at Bard College
  • Moderation at Bard College
  • [email protected] Mentorship Model Improves Educational Outcomes for Young Men of Color in Kingston, New York
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  • Bard Prison Initiative Reentry Program
  • Bard College Berlin: New Student Perspectives
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  • Global Affairs in New York City
  • Leon Botstein on Stravinsky
  • Neil Gaiman at Bard College
  • Commencement 2018
  • Bard College Institute for Writing and Thinking
  • Bard SummerScape
  • Commencement 2017
  • Center for Civic Engagement: Istanbul Conference
  • The Private Triumphs of Common Decency
  • Live Arts Bard
  • Study Abroad: Saim Saeed '13
  • Bard College Commencement
  • Bard Prison Initiative Postcard
  • Bard College Debate Union
  • President Botstein Addresses Prospective Students
  • Justus Rosenberg Interview on His Experiences During the Second World War
  • Bard College Farm
  • Bard Conservatory of Music
  • Bard Conservatory of Music (Chinese)
  • Bard Conservatory Orchestra: European Tour
  • Education for the Common Good
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