Alfred is an itty-bitty western N.Y. town containing two colleges (A.U. being the better of the two). Alfred University is where you will be accepted for who you are and supported in your quest to become something better. I love it.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Don't go there if you're a theater major. Trust me.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
Everybody I've met at Alfred is highly intelligent. Even the least intelligent students are pretty dang smart. The courses are demanding enough to be a rewarding challenge, but they are not so difficult that you'll get burned out. When it comes to an Alfred education, you get out of it what you put in. If you're interested and hard-working and willing to ask questions, you'll be just fine.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
People are generally quite friendly in Alfred. The RAs and RDs are peppy and enthusiastic. Dorms are kept clean and neat. Most residence halls have a kitchenette (except, ironically, the one I was assigned to).
Describe the food and dining at your college.
There are two dining halls on campus: Ade and Powell. Ade is the best place to go during the week if you have unlimited Ade swipes in your meal plan. I highly recommend that plan for your first year at A.U. Ade is not open on weekends, which can be annoying, but it's not bad. Powell food is the same every day. You can get pizza, soup, salad, chicken wings, tacos, nachos, pasta, fries, and a variety of other foods. It's pretty tasty. A lot of people I know prefer Powell over Ade. Personally, I think Ade is pretty good too. There's something different every day. Occasionally they'll try something weird, like jalepeno in the mashed potatoes, but usually it's good stuff. Also, at lunch and dinner there is a sandwich station, and a dessert station that always has gelato.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
Alfred is a tiny little town, not a whole lot there honestly. Yet there is always something to do in your downtime. We get a lot of comedians coming through. There are shows of that sort every few weekends. There are dances and parties on campus. Movies are shown in the Powell Center theater on weekends for only $2 (or sometimes free if you know the person working the ticket booth). The place to eat in town is the Collegiate, aka the Jet. It's a nice diner with good food. That place or Terracotta are the two best options for a date. Terracotta is a coffee shop. Pretty cool place. They've got lots of room upstairs with comfy chairs to sit around and play games with friends. Chess boards are provided if you're into that.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
Art students and engineering students
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
There's something for everyone. I'm personally involved in Outdoor Club, Martial Arts Club, and Swing Dance Club. Alfredian Dramatists, and Creative Writers are just a few of the other clubs we have on campus. The Honors Society is pretty awesome too. If you qualify, apply, and get accepted, you get to take some really awesome seminars for 2 credits. I took one last semester on Doctor Who, and next semester I'm taking World Domination for Beginners. How much better can it get??
Alfred is an itty-bitty western N.Y. town containing two colleges (A.U. being the better of the two). Alfred University is where you will be accepted for who you are and supported in your quest to become something better. I love it.
Don't go there if you're a theater major. Trust me.
Everybody I've met at Alfred is highly intelligent. Even the least intelligent students are pretty dang smart. The courses are demanding enough to be a rewarding challenge, but they are not so difficult that you'll get burned out. When it comes to an Alfred education, you get out of it what you put in. If you're interested and hard-working and willing to ask questions, you'll be just fine.
People are generally quite friendly in Alfred. The RAs and RDs are peppy and enthusiastic. Dorms are kept clean and neat. Most residence halls have a kitchenette (except, ironically, the one I was assigned to).
There are two dining halls on campus: Ade and Powell. Ade is the best place to go during the week if you have unlimited Ade swipes in your meal plan. I highly recommend that plan for your first year at A.U. Ade is not open on weekends, which can be annoying, but it's not bad. Powell food is the same every day. You can get pizza, soup, salad, chicken wings, tacos, nachos, pasta, fries, and a variety of other foods. It's pretty tasty. A lot of people I know prefer Powell over Ade. Personally, I think Ade is pretty good too. There's something different every day. Occasionally they'll try something weird, like jalepeno in the mashed potatoes, but usually it's good stuff. Also, at lunch and dinner there is a sandwich station, and a dessert station that always has gelato.
Alfred is a tiny little town, not a whole lot there honestly. Yet there is always something to do in your downtime. We get a lot of comedians coming through. There are shows of that sort every few weekends. There are dances and parties on campus. Movies are shown in the Powell Center theater on weekends for only $2 (or sometimes free if you know the person working the ticket booth). The place to eat in town is the Collegiate, aka the Jet. It's a nice diner with good food. That place or Terracotta are the two best options for a date. Terracotta is a coffee shop. Pretty cool place. They've got lots of room upstairs with comfy chairs to sit around and play games with friends. Chess boards are provided if you're into that.
Art students and engineering students
There's something for everyone. I'm personally involved in Outdoor Club, Martial Arts Club, and Swing Dance Club. Alfredian Dramatists, and Creative Writers are just a few of the other clubs we have on campus. The Honors Society is pretty awesome too. If you qualify, apply, and get accepted, you get to take some really awesome seminars for 2 credits. I took one last semester on Doctor Who, and next semester I'm taking World Domination for Beginners. How much better can it get??
None, and we like it that way.