Academic Experience

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. With creativity at its heart, Columbia’s programs are also grounded in the liberal arts and sciences. All students complete a rigorous core curriculum, which includes classes in a broad range of subjects, including history, literature, science, writing, and math, along with a few classes unique to Columbia. Here’s sophomore film and television major, Jewel, to share her academic experience.

– Hello, everyone. I grew up in Chicago and I’ve always loved how creative my city is. When I was just nine years old, I found my true calling after participating in a film and journalism program. From there I learned more about photography, videography and even journalism. I then created my own photography and videography company in 2018, becoming an entrepreneur at 16 years old. With all my prior film knowledge, I knew I needed to get to evolve in my career during a college, and Columbia College Chicago is the place to be. Although I’m a film and television major with the minor photography, I love that Columbia offers a liberal arts experience. I’m learning how to form a short film properly while also getting perspective on Chicago’s Latinx culture. In my first semester I learned about the years of philosophy study in asynchronous class, meaning that I was able to take the coursework on my own time. Having coursework classes within my schedule educates me far beyond my major while also teaching me business etiquette and industry skills. In my first year I also use our library’s database for research purposes, but also dug up some more information about philosophy just out of my own curiosity. I even use some professors office hours to better myself and my work. Not only is Columbia a 30 minute drive from home, build learning from faculty, connect with students from all over the world and being able to evolve my career for the next three years are some things I love about Columbia. Also love that within some of my classes, I’m able to use hands-on equipment while also working alongside professionals who are active in their industries. FYI, I maintain straight A’s my entire first year and ended with a 4.0 GPA. Even while maintaining straight A’s, I stay super involved in the campus community. I’ll be one of this year’s orientation leaders, the Vice President of a new group called Soul Sisters and I’ll probably squeeze some more activities into my schedule too. Going to Columbia is unlike any other school. Here you’re able to engage with the world around you while also gaining knowledge in whatever industry that you choose, which for me is film and television. Even pursuing my minor, I’m able to connect with other creatives while also enhancing our photography skills. Everyone at Columbia is able to grow so much within just one semester, and here you’re able to make friends while doing it. So far my college education has been way more than learning techniques for a job. I developed lifelong skills, such as adequately communicating, staying engaged with my work, completing tasks on time, and knowing how to edit what I make, operate cameras and capture great pictures. Columbia is a significant investment, but it’s one of that my parents and I will treasure forever. That’s it for me. Tell us what’s next, Alex.

– Thanks Jewel. It’s inspiring to see a student like you who’s taking full advantage of everything Columbia has. Thank you for showcasing the depth of Columbia’s academic experience, that was excellent