Columbia College Chicago Top Questions

I have obtained so much knowledge of who I was really was without having my parents unfluence me. Attending college was the best decision I could have ever made for myself!

College has allowed me to explore the subjects and areas of academia that interest me. Through my first experiences in college, I have found that I have a passion for art history and have been inspired by my teachter to pursue an academic career in that area. When I first left for college, it was a difficult transition from living at home to being on my own. However, through this experience I have been able to grow into who it is I truly want to become. Starting new has allowed me to question who it is I want to surround myself with and what it is I want to do. Education is such a crucial aspect to all kids of my age because it really allows you to dig deep into different classes to enrich the mind and learn what type of future will best suit. It is a value to attend college because it has allowed me to grow academically and within myself. However, this is only the beginning and I have much more learning to do!

I have learned alot about myself through my college journey. I learned that I am a procrastinator, extremely indecisive and that I was very focused on anything. I am turning 23 this summer and I have decided to finish school. I was feeling a bit overwhelmed because I was now feeling the consequences of my actions from my experiences at the other colleges i attended. If I could go back I would change so much. I would have stayed focused and actually done my work. I can say that my past college experience has helped me tremodously. I am now more responsible and focused on my goal of graduating. I beleive that it has been very valuable for me to attend school because I am experiencing things that are for my advancement. I am learning things that are going to help me not only in my career but in my life as well. I am pushing foward to finish so I can experience everything that this life holds for me.

That I am going to be the best I can be at anything i desire..

My college experience has shown me how much I love learning, especially in an environment where I can communicate with students and faculty who have similar interests. As a homeschooled high school graduate, I was usually alone (which was fine), but having professors who can help with research topics and teach me more about topics I'm interested in has been beyond beneficial. I've also made a lot of friends and learned to deal with situations that I wasn't used to. This forced me to grow instead of being stagnant which isn't beneficial to anyone. I'm very thankful for the opportunities I have been given in attending college, and since I attend a small two-year school I have more personalized relationships with the faculty, giving me chances to be mentored and do networking.

After leaving home in Milwaukee, I was very nervous to make friends and become immersed in a completely art-oriented environment, mainly because that was not a major focus at my high school. One thing that greatly affected me this year is my difficulty with roommates. I was not previlaged by any means with my roommates, which taught me numerous lessons about living with and growing accustomed to new people. I have also learned a great deal about the diversity involved in college, especially one that is located in Chicago. I have met such a wide variety of people, yet despite all of our differences, we all share one common interest - the arts. Regardless of our specific majors, we perceive a great importantance in artistic expression. From being at Columbia for almost one year, I have noticed that not many other college students can relate to one another in the same way that Columbia students can. The environment of the urban campus as well as the overall love and passion for the arts is something that I have treasured from this college expereince, and I am so looking foward to the next three years.

I have learned so much with this college experience from learning new things in class from learning how to deal with roommates. It all has opened my eyes for my future because it will teach me how to deal with the corporate world. I have also learned how to deal with others even if you like or dislike them becuase at the end of the day it is nothing but about respect. It has been very valuable for me to be here I have learned so much and I am still continuing to learn even more.

So far from what I have encountered through my college experience has been very fun, and exciting. The people here are great, and the teachers are some very unique individuals. To some my experience up in a few more words, you have to attend columbia to understand exactly what i'm talking about. Columbia is like no other college or university.

While being in college I have achieved a better understanding of how to apply myself to school work and how to balance my personal life while keeping good grades in school.

My college experience as a first year undergraduate at Columbia College Chicago has been very busy. I am in the film/video deparment and frequently hang out in the Multicultural Affairs Lounge. While in the lounge I meet people from different majors and countries. We also help eachother out with school and personal projects. I am always working with someone and encouraged to keep doing what I love. Columbia has a very lively night life, they don't have all dorm parties like most colleges have, they prepare events and schedule entertainment students can count these experiences in their resume. I have been doing the same. I have spent countless hours working on film related projects all of which I can add to my body of work, and with this only being my first year, my body of work will keep growing. My college experience is valuable in that it his taught me people and career skills. I am very grateful that I was picked to attend this college.