Drawing from Experience
A doodle's worth a thousand words. Here, Columbia College Chicago students use a sticky note, a pen, and their doodling talents to show us where they work on projects, unwind, and find the tastiest veggie food around our campus in downtown Chicago.
The Loft at Columbia College Chicago
916 S. Wabash Ave.
“I love going to the Loft because it's quiet and cozy. The perfect place to take a nap and chill in between classes!”
–Gaby Garcia, Advertising Art Direction Major, Class of 2019
Epic Burger
517 S. State St.
“Epic Burger always does fundraisers for our on-campus organizations. Even though I'm not vegetarian, I end up getting at least one Beyond Burger every week.”
–Cimone Dailey, Multimedia Journalism Major, Class of 2020
Lake Shore Trail
Facing South from Oak Street Beach
“I spend a lot of time running and rucking along the Lake Shore Trail, and Oak Street Beach is my turnaround for 16 miles. The trail offers the best views in the city, and there are a ton of cool doggos to meet.”
–Mjachaelob A. Craig, Music Major, Class of 2018
Grant Park
601 S. Michigan Ave.
“I chose Grant Park because it's the prettiest part of campus.”
–Paige Whitaker, Fashion Business Major, Class of 2018
Columbia College Chicago Printmaking Facility
623 S. Wabash Ave.
“Columbia's printmaking facility is one of the best-equipped print shops in the city, and it’s also one of the warmest, most welcoming environments I've found on campus. Everybody works together and is willing to help, which makes it a really incredible place to work and hang out.”
–Allison Geller, Fine Arts Major, Class of 2019
Grant Park Skate Park
1135 S. Michigan Ave.
“During my breaks, I'll usually go ride my bike at Grant because it's only a couple of blocks from Columbia.”
–Erick Morales, Graphic Design Major, Class of 2017
HAUS
623 S. Wabash Ave.
“HAUS is one of favorite places on campus, not only because it's available for students to hang out, but also because it turns into an intimate nightclub/lounge for student events like open mics or comedy shows. It's a bonus that Frannie's Cafe is there and has awesome salads and snacks, with proceeds benefiting Columbia Cares. ”
–Jina Katura Ballenger, Television Writing and Producing Major, Class of 2018
Thai Spoon
601 S. Wabash Ave.
“The Thai fried rice is amazing! Great place for vegetarians.”
–JT Lachausse, Creative Writing Major, Class of 2018
Want to go to college in downtown Chicago? If you’re a creative student looking for a big city environment, Columbia College Chicago is the place for you. Our campus stretches about a mile long in the South Loop neighborhood in downtown Chicago, where you'll study, work, and play. As the third-largest city in the U.S., a global cultural destination, and a hub for performing arts, media, and technology, Chicago affords endless opportunities to launch your creative career.
Columbia offers more than 100 bachelor’s degree programs in visual arts, performing arts, media and digital arts, music and sound, business and management, and communication and writing. Find your fit.