<p>I’m trying to decide between Bard and Boston U (I know, how different can they be huh?) I went on tours for both campuses, but I would really like some insight from a bard student. I’m a pretty happy, outgoing person, and I’m looking for a nice balance between having fun and strong academics. I’m looking to major in history and international relations, and the Bard globalization programs in NY and St. Petersburg really caught my eye. I’ve heard so much about Bard being filled with pretentious artsy smokers. Don’t get me wrong, I am very much an philosophical/political conversationist, but at bard is it possible to find anyone who isn’t opposed to wearing J. Crew, listens to some upbeat 90s music or can stand an episode of Gossipgirl? (my guilty pleasure of a tv show).</p>
<p>um...I don't attend, but I am enrolled for the class of 2012. for what it's worth, I'll tell you what I think. as far as the J. Crew business, I didn't see too many "preppy" people there when I visited. call them hipsters, call them hippies; point is: they aren't very preppy. to be honest, though...I don't think they care too much. I'm sure you can be whoever you want there and still be accepted. um...not sure what sort of upbeat 90's music you're talking about, but I would certainly expect to hear plenty of "indie" music there. I'm sure they're open to all sorts of music, but then again, I can't speak for a school I've visited once. I'm not familiar with Gossipgirl, really, but...well, this I really can't answer. if I were to let myself represent the student body, I would say that they don't wear J. Crew, they don't listen to upbeat 90's music, and they don't watch Gossipgirl. :[ however, I would never tell you anything you wore/listened to/watched was wrong, so...yeah. go with what feels right. just remember, college is much more than what you wear and listen to. if you are creative and like the progressive way in which Bard works, you're probably a better fit than any "pretentious artsy smoker" will ever be.</p>
<p>Strangely, I'm deciding between Bard and BU, too. And I've also heard a lot about Bard's pretentious smokers. I haven't visited yet, but I have visited BU, and I live near Boston, so I know and like the area quite well. While I really want to be in a large city, I also would like to go to a smaller liberal arts college. So I'm really torn. I think my decision might rest on my experience at Bard's admit day.</p>
<p>yeah, i had almost the same question in mind. i'm interested in bard, but i am apprehensive about how students that aren't exactly like most of the kids there would fit in. i also love political/philosophical conversation/debate, but i'm not adverse to "mainstream" culture. any insight?</p>
<p>I visited bards campus this weekend, i can see what ur saying (on the contrary, i liked the social atmosphere at bard) but i feel since its really liberal people accept any kind.
hey, u folks who havent applied yet, consider hampshire?</p>