“I feel like Alfred State is preparing me really well. They’re very realistic about how it will be in the real world.”

“If you’re interested in animation and you’re looking for some place in New York State, I’d say Alfred State is fantastic. You can’t really go wrong with coming here.”

“It was a good mix of the academic world and the real world – book knowledge and real-world application.”

“I really can’t thank Alfred State enough for giving me that education and opportunity to grow and find success.”

“I think Alfred State is preparing us for success.”

“Being involved on this campus is one of the key things you should do as a student because it expands your horizons so much."

“I am representing something that I really do believe in. This college is an excellent place."

“Alfred State is at the root of what I do and love every day at my job."

“Honestly, everything I’ve been doing here at Alfred State will set me up for my career. I feel prepared.”

“I feel like Alfred State has made me more confident."

“There is so much opportunity for women in the automotive industry."

“No matter where I go on campus, I can bump into someone I know."

“I’ve seen a great deal of success in the students that we have produced.”

“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.”

“I love the real-world learning aspect of my major so much.”

“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.”

"During my birthday, the college sent me a birthday card and no other school did, so that made me realize that Alfred State is caring.”

“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.”

“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.”

"The one thing that hasn't changed viscerally at Alfred State 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.”

“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 things that have really become my strengths were from opportunities I had at Alfred State."

"[Online classes] offer a lot of flexibility. It takes a lot of self-discipline, but it’s really great for someone who has a busy schedule."

“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.”

“My years at Alfred State provided me the opportunity to grow as a person and as a student.”

“The professors are also licensed surveyors who take a lot of pride in what they do and the organizations they are a part of.”

“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."

“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.”

"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.”

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

“[Alfred State] 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.”

“We’re getting that hands-on experience that employers are looking for.​”