Attended Bard--Happy to Answer Questions

<p>Hi everyone,</p>

<p>I just stumbled upon this thread while doing some college research and felt compelled to post. I also attended Bard and for the most part believe that everything bananapplecat has said in this thread is accurate. If anyone has any specific questions about Bard I would be happy to try to answer them. I do not have any animosity towards Bard, however I would like to help potential students make a clear and informed decision. I would also like to make people aware of some things about Bard that I wish I would have known before attending.</p>

<p>How true is it that people tend to stick to groups of their own race? Is diversity an issue?</p>

<p>Did you check out this hour long video of Bard students answering questions? <a href=“Bard College Student Webcast- Q & A Session - YouTube”>Bard College Student Webcast- Q & A Session - YouTube; I would be surprised if something on the subject of diversity didn’t come up in it. (Disclaimer - I did not watch the whole thing!)
I would imagine it would be like anywhere else - some people are going to feel more comfortable staying in a group with likeminded people - and others would prefer to branch out. I know that some of the international students for whom English is a second language do tend in the beginning to hang out with others who speak their native language. </p>

@bananapplecat I am currently a First Year at Bard and considering leaving. My reasons are exactly the reasons you described. Despite making many friends and having a decent social life, I feel isolated and lonely. I was hoping that maybe you could speak to me about life after you left. Do you regret it? Where did you go after Bard? I was accepted to Northeastern on Tuesday and am considering going. It’s hard to make the decision, though. As First Years, we spend so much time on campus, from August 8-May 23 with only 3.5 weeks away (including fall and winter break), you’re forced to make your life here, and although I’m unhappy, I’m afraid to leave.

Can you speak to this? Thanks so much.

Hey everyone, I wanted to know if Bard has a Dean’s List for people who maintain a high GPA or a special distinction?

Bard has annual academic awards & prizes, as well as awards at graduation.

Here are some examples:
http://www.bard.edu/catalogue/index.php?aid=1203573&sid=669957
http://eus.bard.edu/awards/