At a glance
“I get excited seeing my friends. It is so comfortable being able to know that you always have people you know around campus. Alfred is a tight-knit community.”
Vina Pham (Rochester, NY) took the recommendation of her siblings to attend Alfred State. Alfred State’s authenticity and the connections she has made has helped her be successful in her architecture and interior design studies.
“Both of my sisters attended Alfred State and they recommended the programs here. I just like the lifestyle and the culture they have here.”
“My favorite part about the program is the different challenges that the professors give us and the opportunities you have to solve them. The professors want you to branch out and see the different pathways that you can take.”
Working in labs has helped Vina’s educational experience. “It is exciting to work in the lab because you get to be with your peers. You develop this close bond with them and begin to toss ideas at each other. You will even help each other when you are working on your boards or when you are stumped on a question. There is a sense of community among your peers.”
Vina fostered her love for art and sketching during a semester long experience in Sorrento, Italy. “I have always been interested in art. When I was in Italy, I wanted to sketch often. When I look back at my sketchbook, I get nostalgic, and it is just heartwarming to see what you have captured with your own hands.”
Her sketchbook from Italy earned her the honor of receiving the top Bob Pahl Sketching award.
Vina loves the relationships she has built while on campus. “I get excited seeing my friends. It is so comfortable being able to know that you always have people you know around campus. Alfred is a tight-knit community.”
Vina’s experience in and out of the classroom has sketched the path to future success.