Columbia College Chicago Top Questions

Being in the city environment, our school is mostly commuters, which makes it hard to meet people as a freshman.

This one is tough, but the only worst thing about my school I can think of is the cost. It is very expensive, but I love it so much that I find ways to stay.

Financial Aid, and a constant tuition increase.

I think the worst thing about my school is the help for incoming Freshman. The orientation process was very good, however after that man of us freshman were lost. Not knowing what classes to take , or knowing which classes stand what type of credit. I think that they could deffinatly improve on how they teach us to use all the tools that are available at Columbia. There are so many great tools that we have available, but the only way to find out about them is to stumble upon them accidentally.

Well since i am a current freshmen at columbia college chicago, It is extremely hard for me to locate the so many different locations of the university. The school is very big with 23 different building scattered amongst the downtown area. This is a good thing because there are so many different opportunities , but as a freshmen it can become overwhelming to find your right classes .

The worst thing about this school would be the cost. Columbia is highly expensive and the education received while at the school is seemingly mediocore. The amount of money put into tuition should be spent on providing a well-deserved education for students of all majors. Also, due to the high cost, many students seek financial aid/scholarships. At Columbia, there are about two scholarships awarded to four-five students each year for each major. The amount awarded through this scholarships is $4000 each year, not enough.

I don't think there is anything bad about my school.

The worst thing about going to columbia college chicago is the commute!

The worst thing about my school would have to be that the weather is horrible on campus during the winter. Chicago is the "Windy City" and in the winter, that wind can numb your whole body in a matter of seconds. Since the school's campus is stretched out by about a mile's radius, the walks to and from class can be painful during this time. However, all full-time students receive a bus/train pass during the semester that really helps out.

I suppose the worst aspect of my school I can think of is that it has an open admissions policy, as in everyone gets admitted. I understand that this type of admissions is needed because it is an art school and therefore needs funding-- but along with open admissions students who want the "easy way out" come to my school and do not focus on their studies. Their grades suffer and they cannot keep up with the demand for creative output. So I guess techniqually the open admissions policy is a great way to keep the dedicated students.