An Alfred State degree gets results!

“You can have a hands-on experience here and there at other schools, but Alfred State is one of those places where they show you everything. There is nothing you cannot learn how to do or how to master.”

“I love the real-world learning aspect of my major so much. It made me fall in love with nursing so much more because I was able to do exactly what a nurse did.”

“I’m definitely glad I made the choice to come to Alfred State. I know I’m pretty much guaranteed to have a job once I come out of this program.”

“Getting involved in clubs and organizations can give you valuable experience outside of the classroom to help prepare you for the real world.”

“My major has definitely given me the real-world experience that I need. Sitting in a classroom can only teach you so much. You definitely have to be out there doing the things you are learning about. I feel like I’m going to be more successful in life as a result of the hands-on aspect of my major.”

“The stuff that we do in class relates 100 percent to the job. We learn what to do and then we get to go out there and do it, and that’s the fun part.”

“I learned how to talk to them, be on their level, and still treat them as mature because some of them really are advanced,” she said. “It’s amazing.”

"The one thing that hasn't changed viscerally at Alfred State," said Ferry, "is the culture; faculty are here because they want to teach students and foster their full potentials."

“I had a job offer in hand and signed and was ready to go, which was a huge relief because I didn’t have to do any job searching when I was all done with college.”

“I feel as if I make a difference in the quality of their writing, their ability to graduate from Alfred State, and their ability to work at a job at some point in the future, where their writing skills are going to be called upon and their communication skills are going to be asked for.”

"Online classes are different. They offer a lot of flexibility. I can sit down at the end of the nightshift and work on them. Or during a lunch break, I can sit down for a half an hour and work on a discussion board. It takes a lot of self-discipline, but it’s really great for someone who has a busy schedule."

“As a result of that education that I had received at Alfred State, I just stayed in my field and I found it very enjoyable and it became very successful for me.”

“All of the experiences (I’ve had), in terms of leadership opportunities, in terms of involvement, in terms of getting out of my shell, trying new things, all of the things that have really become my strengths, were from opportunities I had at Alfred State,” he said, “and that’s just from stepping up and getting involved.”

“My years at Alfred State provided me the opportunity to grow as a person and as a student, creating the work ethic I needed to prepare me for the tedious and hard work that was expected of me at college, and now even more so in the doctorate program I am currently in.”

"I have a really broad idea of my passions, but, for the most part, I want to have a life I’m proud of. I want to be successful in everything I do. So, I equate my passion with achieving my aspirations."

“I heard about how good the major here was, and it was really one of the few schools that offered it with both hands-on training and the green building aspect.”

“In my head I always had all these ideas and stories; this major helps me organize my thoughts and share them with the world.”

“I was put into an environment that I call a ‘practice job’ and I came out the other side with the utmost confidence in my abilities. The real-world work on vehicles combined with the history, technical knowledge, and explanations as to why we do what we do, was a great learning experience.”

“Everything I learned in class I’m using every day of the week out here. The professors are also licensed surveyors who take a lot of pride in what they do and the organizations they are a part of. I frequently go to professional meetings myself, and my professors are always there, eager to introduce me to people they know in the industry.”

“Having two degrees will make me a more competitive job applicant. The more versatile you are and the more you know, the more marketable you are.”

"I wanted to spend more time under the hood rather than just rushing through the theory."

"The Development Fund Board ’s main goals were to establish a ‘habit of giving’ among the friends of Alfred State and to set up appropriate structures for conducting fundraising and stewardship activities."

“I just go to things, just to make a presence, because I enjoy what the college has.”

"An investment in the education of our young people is one of the best investments we can make for our families, communities, and our country.”

“It really did provide a solid base for both of our futures,” Timothy said. “It gave us a chance to regroup after having experiences at other schools, and it gave us a chance to flourish and to discover what lay ahead for us in the future.”

"My professional success, I believe, is greatly indebted to the solid foundation I received at Alfred State.”

“I think you learn a lot more by doing.”

“The hands-on aspect at Alfred State has helped me get ready for the career I want because we’re getting all of that information that we need, all that training that we need, besides just reading from a book. We’re getting that hands-on experience that employers are looking for.”