It was a very beautiful campus. Students were friendly, professors were informative and clubs were abundant. All around, a wonderful University.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Look at your financial aid packages from all the schools you've been accepted to and don't be afraid to ask Alfred's admissions and financial aid offices if there is any way to even out the differences. They do want to see you there next year as part of their family.
Also - ASK QUESTIONS! See if you can stay the night to get a feel of the dorms. Ask if you can speak to professors or even students about the campus, classes and yes even the quality of food. They WILL be honest in their answers. Professors get paid regardless of their opinions and seniors get their degree in May - they have no reason to lie to get you there.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
I sat in for two classes during my overnight stay (they really want you to get a feel of the campus so feel free to ask about it). The professors were really cool. The professor of the gerontology course remembered her students by name and really connected with them if her jokes were anything to go by. She was engagingly and made sure student were not just writing, but listening to what she was teaching and form they're own opinion and get actual experience with the elderly. The Art History professor was someone to be admired to. Her class started with the breaking down of former conceptions of art and society and builds it back up with the addition of new information.
The classes actually seem challenging and stimulating.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
They show you the dorms on the tour and yes, the hallways are a bit narrow but the rooms are a very nice size. The walls are concrete so no, you can't really use thumbtacks, but you can dress it up if you're creative. Plus they will never place more than two students in one room as they're policy. They really care about your living conditions.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
I ate dinner while I was there and my host (who was but far the nicest person I've ever met) made it a point to warn me about the food. Apparently it won some of the Worse campus foods or something and they sometimes had thing on the menu that was meant only for the pregnant and starving to the point of obliviousness.
... But I tasted the food and it was fine. Really - it was totally average. And it was also pretty clean. Plus the entire place is covered in awesome student made artwork (but I'm weird so mind me not for that comment...).
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
They are in the sticks so don't go expecting night clubs. Still the admins and students do make ever effort to bring the fun to campus. Concerts, theater, art shows, parties, festivals - they have a little something for everyone and if you're wanting for more, they work with you to make it happen.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
It was a bit pricey for my economic situation but they most certainly tried to bridge the gap. They we're neck and neck with my first choice school, which was pretty amazing.
The only real draw backs where the location and my not wanting to take extra loans.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
It is essential to dress up the King Alfred Statue as a graduation requirement. They will withhold your diploma until you do.
...Okay just kidding, but they do dress King Alfred up. It's pretty funny.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
If you're trying to actually focus on studies and be laid back rather then partying this is your place.And even if you want to party a little you can go and visit Alfred State, which is quite literally, across the street.
DON'T APPLY IF YOU HATE HILLS. I warn you now, you will be in the shape of your life walking from class to class and dorm to dorm.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
Everything.
Seriously, I don't even know if a could list the number of clubs in the next life, let alone now. They have a club that BUILDS and FIGHTS with ROBOTS! ROBOTS I TELL YOU! Ask them if it's true! Go ahead!
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
They have no Greek Life.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
Students and faculty leave their car doors unlocked open without fear. You do the math. Crime levels are at 0.5% compared to Buffalo's school, and I can only imagine a parking ticket being the most severe.
It was a very beautiful campus. Students were friendly, professors were informative and clubs were abundant. All around, a wonderful University.
Look at your financial aid packages from all the schools you've been accepted to and don't be afraid to ask Alfred's admissions and financial aid offices if there is any way to even out the differences. They do want to see you there next year as part of their family. Also - ASK QUESTIONS! See if you can stay the night to get a feel of the dorms. Ask if you can speak to professors or even students about the campus, classes and yes even the quality of food. They WILL be honest in their answers. Professors get paid regardless of their opinions and seniors get their degree in May - they have no reason to lie to get you there.
I sat in for two classes during my overnight stay (they really want you to get a feel of the campus so feel free to ask about it). The professors were really cool. The professor of the gerontology course remembered her students by name and really connected with them if her jokes were anything to go by. She was engagingly and made sure student were not just writing, but listening to what she was teaching and form they're own opinion and get actual experience with the elderly. The Art History professor was someone to be admired to. Her class started with the breaking down of former conceptions of art and society and builds it back up with the addition of new information. The classes actually seem challenging and stimulating.
They show you the dorms on the tour and yes, the hallways are a bit narrow but the rooms are a very nice size. The walls are concrete so no, you can't really use thumbtacks, but you can dress it up if you're creative. Plus they will never place more than two students in one room as they're policy. They really care about your living conditions.
I ate dinner while I was there and my host (who was but far the nicest person I've ever met) made it a point to warn me about the food. Apparently it won some of the Worse campus foods or something and they sometimes had thing on the menu that was meant only for the pregnant and starving to the point of obliviousness. ... But I tasted the food and it was fine. Really - it was totally average. And it was also pretty clean. Plus the entire place is covered in awesome student made artwork (but I'm weird so mind me not for that comment...).
They are in the sticks so don't go expecting night clubs. Still the admins and students do make ever effort to bring the fun to campus. Concerts, theater, art shows, parties, festivals - they have a little something for everyone and if you're wanting for more, they work with you to make it happen.
It was a bit pricey for my economic situation but they most certainly tried to bridge the gap. They we're neck and neck with my first choice school, which was pretty amazing. The only real draw backs where the location and my not wanting to take extra loans.
It is essential to dress up the King Alfred Statue as a graduation requirement. They will withhold your diploma until you do. ...Okay just kidding, but they do dress King Alfred up. It's pretty funny.
If you're trying to actually focus on studies and be laid back rather then partying this is your place.And even if you want to party a little you can go and visit Alfred State, which is quite literally, across the street. DON'T APPLY IF YOU HATE HILLS. I warn you now, you will be in the shape of your life walking from class to class and dorm to dorm.
Everything. Seriously, I don't even know if a could list the number of clubs in the next life, let alone now. They have a club that BUILDS and FIGHTS with ROBOTS! ROBOTS I TELL YOU! Ask them if it's true! Go ahead!
They have no Greek Life.
Students and faculty leave their car doors unlocked open without fear. You do the math. Crime levels are at 0.5% compared to Buffalo's school, and I can only imagine a parking ticket being the most severe.