Bard College has long been known as an innovator and risk taker in the field of higher education. We believe that international education should be built upon meaningful partnerships based on the principles of mutuality and equality. Our groundbreaking study abroad programs, located in regions undergoing rapid political and economic transformation continue this tradition.
Bard in the World
Bard offers its students a wide range of opportunities to engage in international dialogue on campus, online, and abroad. The College believes that such engagement is critical to a liberal arts education, and is committed to supporting and expanding its network of programs and partnerships that allow students to work with and learn from—not just about—people around the world.
Scholarship and Alumni/ae Highlight
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LISBET JACKSON, GILMAN SCHOLAR AND USFQ SPRING ’24“I spent my second-semester junior year studying via tuition exchange at Universidad San Francisco de Quito (USFQ) in Ecuador. As a joint major in Written Arts and Spanish Studies, I immersed myself in Spanish language studies and deepened my understanding of local art, history, and contemporary Latin American literature. With the support of the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship, I could have an experience that made me more adventurous and patient in learning through discovery, without having to think about financial concerns.”
LISBET JACKSON, GILMAN SCHOLAR AND USFQ SPRING ’24
“I spent my second-semester junior year studying via tuition exchange at Universidad San Francisco de Quito (USFQ) in Ecuador. As a joint major in Written Arts and Spanish Studies, I immersed myself in Spanish language studies and deepened my understanding of local art, history, and contemporary Latin American literature. With the support of the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship, I could have an experience that made me more adventurous and patient in learning through discovery, without having to think about financial concerns.”
“Additionally, the Gilman program's partnership with Reach the World allowed me to share my journey with two Michigan high school Spanish classes. I documented my experiences in articles and virtual meetings, promoting study abroad and Spanish education. To effectively communicate my experiences, I learned to think more deeply about what I was learning and become more aware of the place I was lucky enough to live in. The program gave me a way to promote study abroad, travel to Ecuador, and Spanish language education.”
Vera Yung, Bard College Berlin '20
Bard Global Bachelor of Arts
The Bard Global BA (GBA) offers students the opportunity to go beyond the traditional study abroad experience and immerse themselves in multiple cultures and environments while pursuing a coherent liberal arts curriculum with expert faculty at multiple institutions and studying with students from all over the world.