Bard College Top Questions

Two schools that are close to Bard (about 25 minutes away) are Vassar and Marist but the three schools rarely interact. Athletics are not very popular on campus but they are increasing in popularity at a rapid rate. The men’s basketball team in particular is raising its standards. It is the most popular team on campus by far. Good parties are hard to come by at Bard, but when there are good parties, they are really really really good. Bard's reputation does not really fit it anymore, there are a bunch of different kinds of people for you to make friends with (not just the same very liberal kids who are exactly the same in every way.)

There are a few schools nearby, but there’s minimal interaction. Students with cars get off campus quite a bit. Though, mostly the only places to go are a diner or Wal-mart. Though, there is a bar and a sushi restaurant nearby. People party a lot. Though as the semester progresses it stays contained more so to the weekends. It's a small school so you do feel kind of like you know everyone. Rumor travels fast, and if you are a gay student, you may feel as though your dating pool is a bit limited. Dorm life depends drastically on where you are and what you make of it. It can be great or terrible. Our social scene is interesting, both exclusive and yet open and friendly at the same time.