Bard College
- Academics

Professors Who Truly Care

Bard is a beautiful place, two small towns close enough to reach by car. If you do not have a car (like me) there are shuttles that run infrequently. However, the part that I love about Bard College is the academics. The professors are 100% involved and really care about you as a student. Our classes are so small that by the end of each term, it feels like the professors have become your friends because you can talk to them so frequently.

Classes themselves are also wonderful, because I find myself wanting to take over 40 credits each year, instead of 16. Hard choices, it's just all so good!

Mathmatics

Its very rare to see an African American Mathematics major in Bard; especially adding to the fact that i am a women. Since Bard is a liberal arts school, the majority of the students here are all Literature, Art, or Dance majors. The Mathematics Program is small but very intriguing. There are a lot of required classes that we have to take and most of the faculties are wonderful.

Studio Art Major

art here is intense. A lot of nonmajors take level one classes thinking it will be a "fun" class to let off steam, and then regret it when they find themselves constantly in the studio. But the majors are all dedicated and talented, and for the most part enjoy the high workload. Professors are amazing and fairly well-known in their fields, so it's always nice to hear their critiques. They really care about teaching and building personal relationships with their students. sculpture is weaker than the other disciplines (painting, printmaking, drawing), but still good. Most majors that ive met chose bard over some great art schools or transfered from art schools, and for the most part everyones happy with their choice and the quality of the department.