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Living off campus is the logical step for many returning Bardians who are trying to save on housing costs. Scoring a moderately-priced house or apartment might not make a huge financial difference, but it can help to put a few extra bucks in your pocket each month. Making the move isn’t really about saving money, though, it’s more about getting out on your own and having fun. Most students tend to live either in Red Hook or Tivoli, renting homes no more than a 10-minute drive from campus. Because both towns are relatively small, the off-campus community is tightly knit. Groups of friends living on the same street often end up convening in order to drink and hang out.

Most off-campus residents also come to enjoy a sense of freedom they didn’t experience on campus. Having your own space—especially in the case of artists and musicians, who might require extra room for equipment and workspace—can be reason enough for leaving the dorm scene in the dust. Of course, once off campus, some people actually end up missing the dorm scene, when you have your own house you can no longer simply walk down the hall to visit a friend, or meet up at Kline for a cup of coffee. Some Bard kids, especially those who choose to live in more remote locations, might even have to deal with a sudden sense of solitude.

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Off-Campus Housing at Bard College

Dawnn93

'15

Sociology

3.5

B

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I'm not really familiar with the off-campus housing options. I have a friend that lives off-campus and his apartment is within walking distance of the campus. Some students elect to live in Tivoli and the campus shuttle frequents that area. My friend only pays $700 a month and that's pretty good. That price is cheaper than paying for room and board. It's a pretty good option.

Jan 27, 2012

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Off-Campus Housing at Bard College

emmeteacup

'15

Photography

4.2

A-

Small Town Charm

It is fairly easy to get off-campus housing at Bard. Students usually live in either Tivoli or Red Hook, which are small towns nearby. The housing is usually either apartments, (usually 1-2 people) or houses, (which are usually 3-8 people). The landlords in Red Hook can be a little bit negligent, but the housing is definitely less expensive than dorm-living, and if you live right in the town, you don't even need a car. Bard provides an hourly shuttle service.

Nov 27, 2011

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spunk1025

'12

Biology

3.1

B-

Good Luck Finding a Place.

Bard is a small school and doesn't have enough beds to house the entire student body meaning many students live in nearby towns. There are apartments available but the good cheap ones go fast leaving some stuck with overpriced uncomfortable living space. The school doesn't help organize this in any way which can make the process of finding an apartment hectic too.

Jul 07, 2011

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