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.