Edgar Ueno, Brazil, Electrical Department – Computer Engineering Technology major
"Oh my god !!! what should I say about Alfred State. This college have so far given me so many opportunities and friends that I think I couldn’t have done it in my entirely lifetime. The professors are great, they always have time for you, different from huge colleges, and you get special attention always. The support for International Students is very helpful, when you don’t know where to go or what to do, just go over the Student Development Center and Mrs Weimer (Our director for international students) will glad help you out. About clubs, I like the international club because I feel that I am part of the international community and if you pay a very close attention in the members that are part of this club you will see so many different cultures and traditions and makes you think the world isn’t the same anymore."
Masayo Hemmi, Japan, Individual Studies major
"At Alfred State, the professors are nice and kind. For instance, when I took Mr. Cobb's class, I told him I might have difficulty understanding him. After each class, he said, "Do you understand?" He was so helpful.
Alfred State is a small community. It's a different society here. Everyone is friendlier. Here if I'm stressed about studies, I can always go to the fitness center and work out. Then I feel more relaxed and refreshed.
It's very safe here too. In the countryside, I can concentrate on my studies. In Japan, I wasn't so interested in studying but here I am more dedicated."
Raheel Ahmed, Pakistan, Information Technology - Network Administration major
"Alfred State has very friendly, supportive faculty and staff in a safe environment. Alfred State has given me a lot of opportunities to progress in life and keep very busy. I am never bored. I have yet to feel homesick. My friends and my work keep my full attention. Being in a small town keeps people more focused.
At first I was very scared about moving in, but I realized how mature college students are so it was very easy to fit in. The cost has been the hard part."