Columbia College Chicago Rankings by Salary Score

I really liked my fiction writing program. It turned me into a better writer. Becoming student body president helped me to become a leader. Overall my gratitude to Columbia is great. However, if I was not provided with many scholarships, I do not know if I would have the same feelings. Fiction writing is no longer a part of my career, but it gave me deep empathy and understanding that I plan to bring into my counseling career. I had some of the best educators of my life at Columbia College Chicago. They were... Read More understanding, talented and could teach that talent which is not an easy feat. I am disappointed to hear that many programs have been cut or merged for the sake of budget cuts, especially the fiction writing department. That department was special and uniquely why I applied to the school. While I loved going there in the past, I don't know if I would have the same urgency or energy towards that ideal now. Though I do admit it is pretty cool that they finally finished the student center they always talked about building. I hope that it breathes new life in the teachers and students, but especially the administration. We deserve to have an art school that is affordable, mindful of its students and encouraging of creativity and individuality. That's what I signed up for when I went, though I don't know if you can say the same now. Ultimately, I would recommend this school because the faculty deeply care about their students and that helps art grow.

Columbia College Chicago provided a hands-on learning experience in the heart of Downtown Chicago where the city was my entire campus. My professors for the duration of my time there were all approachable; had office hours where I could come in and discuss whatever questions or ideas I had about assignments. Each semester, there were always great speakers who would come to campus and provide valuable information and insight on careers, the arts, and world affairs. For a majority commuter school, the offerings... Read More in the form of student life and entertainment on campus were unrivaled. There are several places to study on campus and with parks and transportation options making every campus location accessible; computer labs, the library, and the many gallery spaces made every day an adventure for me as I worked and learned from working artists across various disciplines.