Pioneer PROfiles

 “We learn how to do certain tasks and then they assign us a project that uses those tools for us to prove that we understand it.”

Brynn Timothy

“Being so involved on campus, I have had people come up to me and just talk to me about my experience and ask questions about everything I do. I have helped forge the community at Alfred State. You have a sense of belonging here.”

Cameron Hernandez

“I chose Alfred State because I like how the classes are structured to be hands-on and everything is straight forward. I chose electrical as my major because I really like the process and the troubleshooting of making things work.”

Emily Kroll

“Learning both the creative and the principle of marketing gives you the real-world experience of what it would be like in marketing. It helps me stand out to have knowledge of both.”

Jessie Marusarz

“If you cannot decide or if you are struggling in classes, they have people to help. There are advisors, success coaches, tutors, and resident assistants. They have gotten me through a lot and eased the stress and the transition into college.”

Tyson Comfort

“I live in Pennsylvania, and I do not pay the same out of state that I would for any other New York school. This helped my decision because it made it more affordable than going to a school in state.” 

Ashleigh Bair

“There are so many different fields you can go into, so many creative sides, and there is money in welding right now. They need a lot of new workers.”

Alexander Preston

“Our professors have worked in the field before. It is interesting to hear their stories and experiences and being able to connect that within class.”

Lillian Haley

“I love watching the process of dirt turning into something like a house. It will be really rewarding to come back to Alfred and know that I poured the porch and built the garage on that house.”

Kendra Hammond

“The professors here are great. Learning how to use your resources, especially with the professors, is such an important tool. The math lab is helpful, and I use it all the time. Office hours with professors are also something I have found beneficial.”