Our Model
Four pillars of our program help students gain a clearer understanding of who they are, what they want for their future, and how to get there:
- ACADEMICS
Seminars are taught by renowned faculty with deep expertise in their fields and extensive professional networks across NYC, reinforcing connections between theory and practice. Students may take 4 courses (16 credit hours). - INTERNSHIPS
Our mentors coach, advise, and guide student professional development at some of the most exciting private companies, public entities, nonprofits, and startups. Students work on average 20 hours a week for 15 weeks. - COLIVING
Students come from all corners of the globe to live and take classes in a new, state-of-the-art facility in the vibrant community of Williamsburg, Brooklyn—a space built like a design lab with a capacity for up to 200 students per semester. - ALUMNI
By spending a semester with BELL, students gain access to the insights and extended networks of more than 1,500 alumni who have come before them, successfully navigating their transition from liberal arts education into high-impact careers across a diverse range of professions.