Bard Abroad

New semester, new event highlights ✨ Looking forward to the Olympic Opening Ceremony Watch Party this Friday ⛸️🛷🥌🎿⛷️🏂🥇🥈🥉🥅🏒 PC: Ruhsanem Bakieva (@sunrhaem )

Bard NYC is not only about internships, professional development and classes but also about a lot of fun! From ice cream socials and pasta nights with movies, to cheering at a Brooklyn Cyclones game in Coney Island, student life here is always active. We’ve had picnic at Domino Park, gone behind the scenes to watch live tapings of The Viewand The Daily Show, and even dressed up for a night at the MET Opera. It’s a mix of everything—city exploration, cultural experiences, and just good time with friends. Even our classes take us outside the classroom (like visiting the Federal Reserve!), so you’re constantly learning while actually living in NYC. Definitely the kind of balance that makes the semester unforgettable.

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See you tomorrow 🥙🧆🍜🍣🍤🥟🍿🍪🧁🥢🫔

Thinking about studying away and trying to figure out where it fits in your academic plans? Come to one of our study abroad info sessions during advising day!

We’re back with an update from Maksym! Once of the core elements of @bardnyc is the internship experience. To learn more about Maksym’s internship this semester, read more here ⬇ This semester, alongside studying at Bard NYC, I’ve been interning at the Mission of Ukraine to the United Nations. As someone from Ukraine, this work is deeply personal. I wanted to understand how international institutions respond to conflict—not just in theory, but in real time. My day-to-day has included attending UN meetings, tracking discussions across committees, taking detailed notes, and helping synthesize key takeaways from negotiations and briefings. I often follow how different countries position themselves and how those positions evolve over time. My favorite part has been attending Security Council meetings. They are one of the few spaces where global tensions are visible in real time—where diplomacy, power, and narrative all collide. Listening to statements from different member states, you can see how each country frames the same issue differently to serve its strategic interests. One moment that stood out was realizing how even small wording changes in resolutions can carry major political weight—sometimes shaping how a conflict is understood internationally. Through this experience, I’ve strengthened my ability to analyze political messaging, follow fast-moving negotiations, and connect broader geopolitical dynamics to specific policy outcomes. Being in New York made this possible—and reinforced why I chose Bard NYC in the first place. Looking forward to continuing this work and sharing more along the way.

The IILE invites you to the annual IILE Community Brunch 🗺 Join the IILE and a multitude of Bard community organizations and departments to celebrate the various cultures within Bard community while enjoying food from around the world!

🎤✨ Bard NYC Real Talk: Episode 1 ✨🎤 We’re kicking off our brand new series Bard NYC Real Talk with Gabby & Abby! ☕️ This week, we asked our residents: “What’s your favorite spot to get coffee here in the city?” From cozy corners to must-visit cafés, you’ll definitely want to add these to your list. 👀☕️ 🍕 Coming Soon – Next Week: We’ll be asking: “What’s your favorite pizza spot in NYC?” Get ready for some delicious recommendations from our Bard NYC community! Drop your go-to coffee spot in the comments! ⬇️ #BardNYC #RealTalk #WilliamsburgBrooklyn #NYCCoffee #BrooklynCoffee #CampusLife #StudentLife #BardCollege

As we enter the second half of the semester, we will be highlighting one of our IILE Student Ambassador’s experiences studying away at @bardnyc ✨ Hi everyone! My name is Maksym Panchokha, and I’m a junior at Bard College double majoring in Economics and Global & International Studies. I’m also a Student Ambassador with Bard Abroad. Outside of academics, I enjoy hiking, swimming, lifting, cycling, and going to the theatre. I’m originally from Ukraine, and this semester I’m studying away at Bard NYC. I chose Bard NYC to be in the middle of a city where global economics, policy, and culture aren’t just studied—they’re happening in real time. So far, my semester has already been packed: I’ve visited MoMA and the Morgan Library & Museum, attended a performance at the Met Opera, and—unexpectedly—made it through two very cold NYC blizzards. If you’re ever in New York, I highly recommend Veselka—their pierogies are genuinely worth it. I’m especially excited for the weather to warm up so I can have picnics in Central Park and enjoy NYC in full bloom. Looking forward to sharing more of my experience! Stay tuned!

Another great night of connection, networking, and professional development at @bardnyc with @slugoesglobal ! 🤝 Check out this highlight reel from our Social Media Coordinator capturing some great moments from the evening! 🎥✨ #BardNYC #SLU #Networking #NYC #CareerConnections

Thinking about what you might want to do after graduation? Maybe overseas, doing something you're passionate about (and being paid for it)? Join us at the Fellowship Info Session featuring Associate Dean of Studies, Molly Freitas! Please send your RSVP to [email protected] by Sunday, March 1 to so we can be sure to order enough food for everyone. 📸 Oscar Scher, St. Andrews University, AY 2024-2025

Missed the Berlin Summer Studio info session earlier this month? Join us on Tuesday to learn more about the summer program and Bard College Berlin! Link in bio for Zoom info 🔗⁠ PC: Saifullah Atahi