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Hey there, I'm a pre-medical student at Bard college completing a degree in biology. I almost transferred out freshman year, and so glad I didn't.

The sciences here are incredible. Friends who have gone to more 'prestigious' institutions (Emory, U of R, RIT) come by, see the labs that we work in starting freshman year and take a look at our senior thesis posters, and a number have said how much they wished they knew Bard had a strong science program.

Our faculty… is truly exceptional. My advisor gives me a lot of attention and guidance, and having an opportunity to spend an hour or more a week 1:1 with a PhD who is helping you craft a strong senior thesis is very special to this college. Sure, it's a hallmark of liberal arts institutions to have senior projects, but with the strength of the Bard faculty, the true caring that each of them has for their students, I couldn't recommend this school more highly for any student who is serious about their education. What you might have heard about Bard being a 'hippy colony' is plain and simple not true anymore. The sciences are filled with very, very bright ambitious people that I've really enjoyed taking classes with for the past few years.

I came into Bard 100% pro science, but by exploring some of the humanities offering will be graduating with:

1. an acceptance to medical school in hand,

2. a high quality degree, and

3. a lifelong passion for classical literature, poetry, art and music.

***athletics: I play on a varsity team, and the athletics department has been a great part of my experience at the school. Bard is, and I hope will always be a pro-academic program, and it is very doable being a successful student and an athlete here.

***social life: social life is what you make it. 90% of the time I'm doing homework/labs/athletics on weekends, but there's always something going on, but if you want to sit in the lab or your room and study/work, there's an endless stream of things to learn and explore.

If you're thinking of applying, go for it.

Honestly, one of the best decisions I've made is coming here. Couldn't have found a better education anywhere else.