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EUS students take classes and explore other opportunities outside of the usual times and places.
There are research opportunities and leadership workshops at Bard over the summer or over special weekends, and an international network of affiliated colleges with courses in the natural sciences, social sciences, arts, languages, and literature. 
EUS Internship Program

EUS Internship Program

The EUS internship program provides students with experiential learning opportunities during the academic year and summer. The program aims to foster an understanding of how a liberal arts and sciences education applies to professional work, and provides students with a sense of career opportunities within their chosen field.

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EUS Internship Program

  • An Internship Approval Form must be submitted to the executive administrator or program director prior to the start of your internship.
  • An Internship Evaluation Form from you and your supervisor must be submitted after your internship has been completed.
  • Finally, you must give a brief presentation on the accomplishments and skills gained from your internship in order to receive recognition from the EUS Program.

Internship Resources

Use the resources below to find your ideal internship.

  • Bard Career Development Office Website
  • Bard Center for Civic Engagement
  • Bard Globalization & International Affairs program (BGIA)
  • Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies
  • North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE) Jobs List
  • Audubon 
  • Association for Experiential Education 
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  • Northeast Organic Farming Association
  • Beginning Farmers
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  • Modern Farmer
  • Sustainable Hudson Valley Essential-Links
  • Green Guru
  • Student Conservation Association (SCA) Hudson Valley Corps
  • Orion Grassroots Job Source
  • Idealist.org 
  • Student Conservation Association
  • Backdoorjobs.com 
  • Green Careers 
  • Green Dream Jobs 
  • Environmental Jobs 
  • Environmentalcareer.com
  • GoodWork Canada 
  • Greenbiz.com 
  • National Park Services
  • Hudson Development Corporation
  • Scenic Hudson 
  • Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust

Funding Your Internship

Getting your internship funded might supplement your stipend, housing, and/or travel. Sources of funding available for EUS students include:

  • Bard Center for Civic Engagement (CCE) Community Action Awards Up to $3,000 for travel and/or living expenses. Two rounds of applications are due near the end of March and the end of April.
  • The John Honey Scholarship (via the Rhinebeck Farmers’ Market) A $2,000 award is given to a graduating Rhinebeck or Red Hook High School senior, a current college student from Rhinebeck or Red Hook, or a student who is the child of a Rhinebeck Farmers’ Market vendor majoring in agriculture, food science, environmental studies, or a related field. Contact todowd@bard.edu for more information.
  • The Lytle Family Fund This fund provides grants to students in the EUS, American Studies, and History Programs to fund their internships. Grants are in the $250–$600 range. Contact Professor Emeritus Mark Lytle directly with questions.

Past EUS Internships

Agriculture and Food

  • Bard Farm
  • Hearty Roots
  • Gansvoort Farm
  • Shady Acres Organic Farm
  • Sisters Hill Farm
  • Locust Grove Garden
  • Stone Barns Center
  • Poughkeepsie Farm Project
  • Apple Pond Farm and Renewable Energy Education Center
  • Hawthorne Valley Farmscape Ecology Program
  • Farm School NYC
  • EcoStation:NY
  • The Land Institute
  • Young Farmers Coalition
  • WWOOF
  • Greenhorns
Arts, Culture, and Humanities
  • Children's Media Project
  • Storm King Art Center
  • Wave Farm's WGXC Radio
  • The Poughkeepsie Journal
  • Locust Grove
  • Staatsburgh Historic Site
  • Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest
Economics, Policy, and Urban Development
  • BGIA Internships
  • C2C Fellowship 
  • Kingston Mayor's Office
  • Kingston Parks and Recreation
  • Kingston Economic Development
  • Queens Galley
  • Hudson River Housing
  • Walkway over the Hudson
  • Dutchess County Planning
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  • Hudson River Estuary Program
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  • Orange County Land Trust
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Featured Engagement Opportunities

Featured Engagement Opportunities

EUS majors with a strong foundation in science, policy, and/or economics may apply to the Bard Center for Environmental Policy 4+1 Program, earning in five years a BA and a master of science in environmental policy or in climate science and policy or an MEd in environmental education.

The Bard Globalization and International Affairs Program in New York City provides a unique opportunity for college students and recent college graduates from around the world to take advanced courses in international affairs while working in professional internships based on individual interests.

Other Opportunities

  • Summer Programs
    Below is a list of summer study opportunities in environmental and urban studies.

    Summer Programs

    Below is a list of summer study opportunities in environmental and urban studies.


    Cary Institute for Ecosystem Studies REU 
    Cary Institute for Ecosystem Studies Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) is an opportunity for students to study science in nearby Millbrook, New York. 

    Columbia University Summer Ecosystem Experiences 
    Summer Ecosystem Experiences for Undergraduates at Columbia University: The Summer Ecosystem Experiences for Undergraduates (SEE-U) program provides undergraduate students of all majors with a global understanding of ecology and environmental sustainability. 

    Aldo Leopold Land Stewardship Program 
    The Land Stewardship Internship provides experience in practical, on-the-ground land management based on Aldo Leopold’s Land Ethic philosophy. 

    Berkeley Summer Institute for Environmental Design 
    This six-week summer program consists of [IN]ARCH, [IN]LAND and [IN]CITY, three introductory programs in architecture, landscape architecture and city planning for post-baccalaureate students or senior-level undergraduates, and [IN]ARCH ADV, an advanced studio for students who have an undergraduate degree in architecture or who are senior-level architecture majors. Participants in the Summer [IN]STITUTE explore the methods and theories of the fields, experience the culture of design and planning studios, connect to top faculty and practitioners, and build a portfolio for graduate school application. 

    Arcadia University Environmental Studies Summer Program 
    This popular summer field studies program brings you backpacking through three weeks in Australia and two in New Zealand. While studying abroad you'll gain an understanding of Australia and New Zealand's unique wilderness environments and their significance to indigenous and contemporary societies, focusing on the environment, environmental ethics, culture and sustainability in fascinating locations.

    Eco Practicum's Resilience + Resistance NYC 
    Eco Practicum is an environmental sustainability and action program for college students and recent graduates. Resilience + Resistance NYC is an experiential summer program for current college students, recent graduates, and young professionals interested in engaging with the most pressing socio-environmental issues of our time and working towards social and ecological justice. Part think tank, part action workshop, participants grow food, learn from peers, and meet with the foremost experts in the field.

    Hamilton Adirondack Program 
    This program combines rigorous academic study with the skills and understanding gained through field work and internships in the Adirondack Park with local organizations and in wilderness contexts. The focus is on local environmental issues with global implications and applications—with the goal of extending these vital lessons into students' future careers and life plans. 
  • Graduate Programs
    Bard College offers MS and MBA programs in environmental policy, sustainability, and urban studies that integrate an extended professional internship with a rigorous core curriculum, focused on developing leadership careers in government, business, and nonprofits. See below for these and other graduate programs in related fields.

    Graduate Programs

    Bard College offers MS and MBA programs in environmental policy, sustainability, and urban studies that integrate an extended professional internship with a rigorous core curriculum, focused on developing leadership careers in government, business, and nonprofits. See below for these and other graduate programs in related fields.


    Bard Center for Environmental Policy 
    The Bard Center for Environmental Policy’s graduate programs combine an intensive course of study with practical training in preparation for environmental careers in nonprofit organizations, government, and the private sector. The programs emphasize methods of critical inquiry and provide the practical knowledge necessary to understand the legal, political, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethical forces that influence the decision-making process. 

    Bard MBA in Sustainability 
    The Bard MBA in Sustainability prepares students for leadership positions in a variety of business environments—from innovative start-ups to major corporations—with in-depth knowledge of core business skills through the lens of sustainability. The curriculum provides a grounding in management essentials, with a continual focus on the integrated bottom line: economic success, environmental integrity, and social equity. 

    Below is a list of other graduate study programs in environmental policy, sustainability, and urban studies.

    Rice Architecture 
    Rice Architecture is a design school that places an emphasis on architectural and urban theory. Its graduate program includes courses in four areas—design studio, history/theory, technology, and practice—and leads to a professional MArch degree recognized by the National Architecture Accrediting Board.

    Temple University MA Program in Geography and Urban Studies 
    The Department of Geography and Urban Studies at Temple University aims to provide undergraduate and graduate instruction and research related to urban systems, nature and society, international development, and spatial analysis, with a special emphasis on the geographic analysis of urban dynamics. 

    UC Santa Barbara Graduate Programs 
    The graduate programs at UCSB’s Bren School of Environmental Science and Management integrate science, management, law, economics, and policy as part of an interdisciplinary approach to environmental problem solving. 

    Rhodes Scholarships 
    Rhodes Scholars are chosen not only for their outstanding scholarly achievements but also for their character, their commitment to others and to the common good, and their potential for leadership in whatever domains their careers may lead.

    The Watson Fellowship 
    The Watson Fellowship is a one-year grant for independent study and travel outside the United States awarded to graduating college seniors nominated by participating institutions. 

    The Fulbright Program 
    The Fulbright Program offers grants to study, teach, and conduct research for U.S. citizens to go abroad and for non-U.S citizens to come to the United States.

Engagement Opportunitites Abroad

Bard Abroad

Bard Abroad

Bard offers numerous opportunities to engage with students and faculty from all over the world, both on the main campus in Annandale and through exchanges with our global partners.

Explore Our Programs

  • School for International Training
    Explore the relationship between socioeconomic objectives and ecological realities through field-based programs in over 60 countries.
  • The Green Program (Iceland and Peru)
    Engage the world’s most pressing issues in sustainable development through this short-stay program.
  • Instituto San Joaquin de Flores (Costa Rica)
    Spend a semester discovering the biodiversity of Costa Rica and regional efforts to protect it.

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