Columbia College Chicago Top Questions

The professors know what they are talking about because they are currently in the field.

My school is very, very, very, liberal and artistic- there are soooo many talented and artistic students and teachers at my school.

Columbia College is all about the students and accessing their creativity. Everyone treats each other equal. There are no fraternities or sports teams. Columbia focuses on the artist and utulizing the resources the school has to offer. My school is very flexible in scheduling, and you can learn about anything you want.

I didn't really consider too many other schools. So...probably not the best person to ask on that one.

It has very diverse teachers and class work

Columbia College is incredibly diverse. As far as most art schools that I have experienced, you really get a chance to explore not only your field, but everything surrounding your field and more. Every class is tailored to better teach artistically-oriented students.

teachers are there and willing to help you because they want you to succeed in life

I enjoy Columbia College because i really feel like I am learning what i need to learn by professionals who are currently working on the field or have recently retired. The professors give a lot of insight into the degree you are planning to pursue, which makes it easier to attend classes and listen to what the teacher has to say.

Our teachers are mostly made up of working professionals in your area of interest. This is great because the give you real life experiences on your sought after profession. There are no fraternities or sororities which i think help kids stay focused ( I was in a frat at my previous school and it hurt me academically) There are no school sports, but there are endless amounts of intermurals!

Columbia's campus is intertwined with 4 other college campuses in the up and coming South Loop neighborhood of Chicago; therefor you meet people not only from Columbia, but from other schools, too.

It is an arts school, focused on the particular area of study chosen. It is not a sports based school, which many students who excell in the arts, and who wish to persue a career in the arts/technical, will find attractive. It is an excellent fit for me, and I have found that the student body all have similar feelings.

Most of our teachers are currently working proffesionals in the field they are teaching.

There is a lot more emphasis on learning and becoming a better person, rather than just getting straight A's.

It allows you to be yourself, and has small classes that allow you to stand out in your field.

This school offers a very wide variety of courses which i personally enjoyed. I will sometimes take classes in other majors just for to get a feel of what it is like. Being downtown Chicago is another thing that makes it amazing. I don't think i'd rather live anywhere else in the world after being here. Manifest is the biggest stand out about Columbia though. At the end of the year all students showcase all their artwork down town. It is like a huge festival and honestly a very good way to get work out.

The most unique thing about Columbia College is the dedication of the students to be as creative as possible. The professors really support the students and at times give the students help to reach their goals.

The way of teaching and the teachers involved. I love the fact that teachers are actual working profesionals and that they are teaching out of experience, not out of a book. An urban campus may not be the most common type, but it's definitely something new and exciting to try.

The number of arts programs and fields of study.

It's an art school, so it's extremely liberal. All of the teachers are still active members of their occupation, so we get all of the most up to date teaching.

The more eccentric your are the better -- a lot of freedom to explore art and be yourself.