<p>Hi,</p>
<p>I was recently accepted to Bard College and I’m thrilled!</p>
<p>I was curious as to how nice the dorms were/how long of a walk they were from most classes, and also how good the food was.</p>
<p>Also, if anyone knows how accurate the Net Price Calculator is on their website, that would be helpful. Because the numbers it’s giving me are really bad.</p>
<p>congratulations on being accepted. On our non-official visit, the food was edible but I didn’t pay much attention to it. The campus is spread out over 800 acres, and so are the buildings. Lots of paths thru trees and across yards. Students bike and walk. Might best appeal to students who don’t have to get places in a hurry. D got into a dorm and reported back what she always says, “Meh, it’s a dorm.” Architecture of campus is eclectic as it often is when donors contribute to the architectural vision of the campus. There is the Gehry-designed Fisher Center which is growing on me since I saw it, but then I like the Old Faithful Inn. See my other Bard posts for a little more.</p>
<p>Congratulations on being accepted to Bard!</p>
<p>The dorms are fine - they vary in architecture and some are closer than others to center of campus - but my son always preferred to live on North Campus which is a walk from most classrooms and the main dining hall (except those in the Fisher Center) and the opposite end from the Music building. My son never liked the food and his favorite dorm was his freshman dorm, Hudson (which is a portable and quite unappealing from outside) because it had a communal gathering space and kitchen. And terrific dorm mates and a great view of the Catskills. He lived in Old Robbins and New Robbins subsequent years, and Stone Row one year which was his least favorite although the most picturesque from outside. Now he lives off campus, and, although happy, he misses the camaraderie of living on campus near all his friends. But he does like doing his own cooking! One just doesn’t choose Bard for the food. I’m hoping it has improved lately with the addition of the Bard Farm.</p>
<p>How long a walk? It can take 25 minutes to walk from one end of campus to the other - but it’s a great way to stay fit. Also, there are lots of lovely hiking trails, many of which originate from North Campus.</p>
<p>As for the Net Price Calculator - I don’t know its accuracy but I would suspect it’s quite close - as long as you’ve properly entered your information. However, it’s always possible Bard might surprise you with an unexpected merit scholarship. You might also be able to appeal if you feel the offer isn’t appropriate for your financial situation.</p>
<p>Thanks! I appreciate the thoughtful responses. I’ll look into all of this some more.</p>
<p>This is really helpful.</p>
<p>Many first years live in the “toasters” which are quite centrally located. My D also chose to live there for her senior year as it was close to the photo studio, music building and library. They are unremarkable as dorms go.</p>
<p>She also enjoyed Stone Row and lived in the Village for a year. Many of her friends lived on north campus but it was an easy walk/bike ride to go back and forth.</p>
<p>D liked the food, but she’s not a picky eater. :)</p>
<p>thanks, stradmom. i wasn’t off in thinking of those dorms as the waffles.</p>