How serious is Bard?

floraha
Wed, 21 Mar 2018 20:34:42 +0000

@SpiritManager Thank you! I’ve been looking at civic engagement projects (CCE Student-Led Initiatives) @ Bard, and what interests me is that they may equally be done @ an international level (not necessarily thinking of starting a global nonprofit, but a project with the potential to impact communities outside of US borders). I am wondering how much faculty and student support I would receive for such a project, given that it is an option that offers a lot of freedom and doesn’t necessarily seem very structured. Is this something that most schools already offer, or is it especially common at Bard? I’m also looking at the Bard Global BA Program, but can’t seem to find enough info through the given link. It states that students must spend “substantial amounts of time” at Bard satellite campuses, but any nuanced information remains unclear. Would you have any insight on this?

Going off tangent, did your son ever participate in the West Point - Bard debates? Seems like a mighty (and interesting) clash of cultures