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BardNYC (Directory Program)

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  • Locations: New York, United States
  • Program Terms: Fall, Spring
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: Bard Abroad 
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Click here for a definition of this term Language of Instruction: English Housing Options: Dormitory
Program Description:

Program Overview

Bard NYC is an innovative study away program for undergraduates eager to gain practical work experience in New York City. Students get a head start on their transition from college to career by combining interdisciplinary coursework, a professional internship, and cocurricular programming. A new dormitory in Williamsburg, Brooklyn offers students a multicultural coliving community, onsite classrooms, and access to the entire city from a convenient location.

When applying, students choose one of our nine interdisciplinary pathways—combining elements of academic majors and related professional fields—based on their academic interests and career goals.
 
  • Advocacy and Social Justice
  • Economics and Finance
  • International Affairs
  • Media and Publishing
  • Performing Arts
  • Sustainability and Climate Action
  • Technology and Society
  • Urbanism and the Changing City
  • Visual Arts

Internships: 

Students intern for 15–20 hours a week at professional organizations across a variety of industries in the private, nonprofit, and public sectors throughout New York City. Working closely with mentors at host organizations, students experience careers firsthand, gaining valuable knowledge that helps them make informed choices about their future and successfully navigate the path from college to career.

Application Requirements

  • Short statement on your interest in the program
  • Resume
  • Academic letter of recommendation
  • Academic Transcript(s)
  • Financial Aid Application (if applicable)
  • Study Away Approval Form