I just finished my 1st year, I don't live in bard, couples housing in the tower-but I think I can answer a couple of questions-
1. to the 29 year old, there were other "older" people living in bard, they loved it as much as everyone else (but see 3 just in case)
2. The phone, you need to bring your own, they have voice mail and such digital but you plug in your own phone, honestly I don't have a land line anymore, I just use my cell
3. People who lived in bard, loved it, and if you don't like living in bard you can move out as soon as you want (or even before you move in) to an empty room in one of the towers, you don't know your roommate but a couple of people took this option this year
4. AC-bard does not have AC, last year many people ran out and bought one and used like twice, it really depends how much you would use it. The towers have central air, so chances are you would only use it your first fall. This spring was crappy so no one was using it, I think they actually still have the heat on....too bad you guys aren't around many sales on used ACs on the boards
5. $1400 for a studio, are you smoking crack???? They rent from about $700-$1000, a good size 1 bedroom is about $1400
6. I will say this again, most of my classmates really like living in bard (a few hated it) but it is definitely a unique experience
I don't check this often but anymore questions just let me know.....
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