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Columbia College Chicago - Local Atmosphere - Local Atmosphere - College ProwlerCollege Prowler4.62

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Points of Interest
  • The Art Institute
  • Chicago Cultural Center
  • The Field Museum
  • Grant Park
  • Millennium Park
  • The Sears Tower
  • Shedd Aquarium
  • Soldier Field

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Columbia College is located in the South Loop of downtown Chicago. The atmosphere is thriving, creative, cozy, and most importantly, safe. The Columbia campus is spread between three streets wide and 14 blocks long. There isn't a place on campus you can't get to by walking.

Surrounding the area are plenty of neighborhood restaurants, shops, grocery stores, and convenience stores. Because of the Harold Washington Library, seven colleges have placed their campuses in the South Loop. With college students everywhere, education is in the air, and motivation is around every corner.

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Local Atmosphere at Columbia College Chicago

valgalxo

Fashion and Apparel Design '16

5.0
A+

Chicago Is Beautiful

Columbia is in the heart of downtown. There is so much to do, so much to see! All the trains and buses are close by so you can visit the beautiful and diverse north side, ritsy downtown, the south side or any of the great shopping here!

May 16, 2012

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emersondartagnan

Film, Video, and Photography '14

4.2
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Chicago Is a Winner

You can't go wrong in the city. It's pretty limitless. The only reason I'd give it a minus is that I love New York even more.

Apr 25, 2012

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kymitchell12

Broadcast Journalism '15

4.2
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A City to Love

Chicago always has something to do. There is never a dull moment. Millenium Park, Grant Park, Navy Pier, tons of movie theaters and attractions. And not to forget there's a lot of diverse yummy food. I just hate it being cold and sometimes I get sick of large crowds.

Apr 20, 2012

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User rating for Columbia College Chicago - Local Atmosphere is 4.6 out of 5 based on 39 user reviews.

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Facts

Shopping Centers
  • Macy's on State Street
  • Michigan Avenue, "The Magnificent Mile"
  • State Street
Major Sports Teams
  • Chicago Bears: NFL
  • Chicago Blackhawks: NHL
  • Chicago Bulls: NBA
  • Chicago Cubs: MLB
  • Chicago White Sox: MLB
Distances to Nearest Major Cities Milwaukee: WI: 1 hour, 45 minutes
Did You Know?
  • The South Loop has the most dogs of any neighborhood in Chicago.
  • The well-known Printers Row neighborhood is nearby, and Grant Park and the Museum Campus aren't far off. New high-rise apartments and condominiums are appearing in the South Loop with some frequency.

Movie TheatersWhat's This?

AMC River East 21 Theater
322 E. Illinois St.
River North
(888) 262-4386

Kerasotes Theater
150 W. Roosevelt Rd.
South Loop
(312) 564-2104

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