Colin
My school is very supportive of their students when it comes to pursuing their career and working toward their dreams.
Natasha
The best thing about Columbia is the many performance and networking opportunities available to the students.
Patrick
Largest, most resourceful film school in the country. This really allows one to actualize or at least coming to a happy compromise with the ideas that they have in their head.
Nicole
The best thing about my school is it's location. Downtown Chicago is a perfect place for an arts college to be located because there is an abundance of networking that can be done throughout the years here. One of the main reasons I came to Columbia is because the professors here work in the Chicago area as professionals, and teach part time as faculty. This set up is great because not only are the teachers experts, they can connect you with jobs matching the students' career goals.
Carly
The engagement of professors with their work, the students' work, and with the content of each course is outstanding. I have never felt that a teacher did not possess interest in me as both a student and as an individual. The teachers have extensive experience that translates into an overall interesting and exciting environment to learn and experiment in. Students are encouraged to research and think for themselves.
Emily
I think the best thing about Columbia is how well informed and interesting many of our teachers are. Sure, there are the few bad apples. However, there are many amazing professors who have professional experience in their field and know how to make their lectures relevant and informative.
allison
The best thing about my school is the resources and feeling of support around you. Starting school is a big step and commitment. You want to make sure everyone at the school you're going to has the same sense of professionalism and drive to make it right. The faculty is great and get you geared for the working world which is important. The staff is here to assist you whenever you need. There's admissions, academic and financial advisors at every turn. There's an online department also that I'm taking advantage of. Convenience & support.
Shannon
The best thing about Columbia College Chicago to me is the area. I was never one to think that I needed to be way out in the fields. Being downtown in the south loop, where the action is, can be rewarding. Because of the professional working teachers, i can learn at a stronger rate and faster pace. If downtown will be my working field, then why not have it as my playing grounds for now.
Erin
The best thing about my school is the opportunities it has to offer. Columbia is located downtown, which can offer a lot of internships and jobs in communication and journalism or other liberal arts. The professors at Columbia are working professionals and teach you what is going on in the present and what is changing for the future. At Columbia you get hands on experience in your field.
Erica
Opprotunities for internships because they have many to choose from.