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Sort By: [Date] [Major] [Rating] Other  Major Salary, Salary Trend, Satisfaction, Unemployment Quite Bright I went to Alfred for a year and a half thinking I was going to go into art. However, I decided to go into Environmental Science instead. This is truly an art and engineering school. If you're into either of those subjects then go for it. There are basically two groups of people at Alfred: the exclusive art student hippies, and the hick football players with their girlfriends. The parties are split up like that too. And of course there is Alfred State across the street to throw in some more po-dunk feel to the place. It is extremely small (and by extremely I mean you feel like you live in a field), and quite unique. If you are an art student though, and want a small hippie population that you will know very well when you walk on campus (because it's so small), then Alfred is an awesome place. As far as the quality of education... I had a few amazing professors that were some of the most intelligent, creative thinking people I've ever met. And the others weren't that bad; they were just average professors. Perceived Campus Safety: A+, Surrounding City: F Have a Question? Your Response/Question:     To be informed when someone replies to your comment. (private)  More →  Feb 14 2008 2nd Year Female -- Class 2011    Forward  Blog it! Blog about this comment from your webpage or Blog, or MySpace account: Just copy and paste! <script src='sr_comment.js?sckey=44404&uid=914'></script> <a href='http://www.studentsreview.com' style='font-size:8pt;'>Data Source: StudentsReview!</a> Rate this comment: Useless (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Helpful       Save   Business - Management and Administration  Major Salary, Salary Trend, Satisfaction, Unemployment Quite Bright Alfred University is an enigma. From the looks of the campus and the surrounding area, it's a ghost town, but the heart of Alfred U is deeper than the superficial. Up front, if you love a bustling city atmosphere, run away from Alfred, it's not for you. I am not that type of guy. I grew up in a quiet suburb near New York City and that's exactly what Alfred, NY is. The campus is basically the entire town and it's like a quiet neighborhood. The people are exceptionally friendly and helpful and there isn't a place on campus or in town that you couldn't walk at any hour of the night and feel safe. Because there is so little to do in the surrounding town, Alfred makes sure that there are a thousand things on campus to become immersed in. The radio station, WALF, is one of the best in the country. AUTV, the Alfred TV station is great too. Sports, Intramurals, Art programs, Music programs (I was in a band) are all equally supported and embraced. They get top level musical acts to come to campus and play (Counting Crows, Dispatch, The Roots and the Black Eyed Peas just when I was there) and there are tons of things going on all the time. Alfred rocks, I was so happy there and I would go back in a second for four more years if I could. Individual Value: A+, Surrounding City: C- Have a Question? Your Response/Question:     To be informed when someone replies to your comment. (private)  More →  Mar 05 2007 4th Year Male -- Class 2004    Forward  Blog it! Blog about this comment from your webpage or Blog, or MySpace account: Just copy and paste! <script src='sr_comment.js?sckey=36162&uid=914'></script> <a href='http://www.studentsreview.com' style='font-size:8pt;'>Data Source: StudentsReview!</a> Rate this comment: Useless (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Helpful       Save   Art & Design Department  Major Salary, Salary Trend, Satisfaction, Unemployment Bright I'm now a Sophomore with serious thought of transfering out. After being there for a year, i've realized I don't like art students and some of the kids are hippies which I don't like. It's too cold and far away from Jersey. The town sucks and the people in the towns are sort of hick-ish. However, I loved the small campus size but I want a campus that isn't on a mountain and has more people and in a city or big town that actually has places to go. The parties are limited too. The Art & Design is very good as well as the Engineering, but they don't have the advertising/marketing courses I want. I want a city that's not almost an hour 1/2 away and there is life outside of the university...which there really isn't much unless you go to Hornell and that place has nothing except a Wal-Mart (oh wow...) If you like being in the middle of nowhere and freezing winters then you should go here. I am used to suburbia and a ton of more people around me so I don't like this type of environment. Innovation: A+, Useful Schoolwork: F Have a Question? Your Response/Question:     To be informed when someone replies to your comment. (private)  More →  Aug 19 2006 1st Year Male -- Class 2009    Forward  Blog it! Blog about this comment from your webpage or Blog, or MySpace account: Just copy and paste! <script src='sr_comment.js?sckey=23463&uid=914'></script> <a href='http://www.studentsreview.com' style='font-size:8pt;'>Data Source: StudentsReview!</a> Rate this comment: Useless (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Helpful       Save   Accounting  Major Salary, Salary Trend, Satisfaction, Unemployment Quite Bright Alfred University is an AWESOME school! When I first visited, I just fell in love with AU. The campus is absolutely beautiful and the faculty, staff and students were all so friendly and welcoming, they really did their best to make you feel right at home. At AU your not just a number. Professors know you by name, often times they have cookouts or dinners at their houses for students. The faculty at AU is so friendly and helpful. They really care about you and they want you to do well, so they have lots of office hours, study sessions, one-on-one meetings, if you have and questions for need help. Although AU is a smaller school, it doesn't necessarily feel like it. It has lots of "large university" resourses. Its easy to meet other students; going to parties, joining intercollegiate or intramural sports as well as other clubs/organizations and activities on campus will help you meet people who like the same things you do. The school provides lots of stuff for students to do on campus, different bands, comedians, speakers, etc, because it is rural and at least 20 min away from the nearest town with stuff to do. The small town atmosphere really brings a sense of community to the school though. I've only been at Alfred one, but I have truely enjoyed myself thus far and I am so excited for the upcoming years. If your at all interested in Alfred, you should at least come look at the school and maybe stay overnight. Individual Value: A+, Surrounding City: C Have a Question? Your Response/Question:     To be informed when someone replies to your comment. 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