9th Floor Computer Lab

Columbia's whole campus location in itself I believe is really fantastic. I almost think every building has something to offer for an outsider who wants to experience how Columbia is. A beautiful location in the Chicago loop covered in stores, restaurants and has a very welcoming atmosphere. However since we have to pick one and If someone new who came wanted to learn what Columbia College Chicago was like, the place I would highly recommend for Art & Design

majors is the 9th floor computer lab inside 623 S. Wabash building.

The 9th floor computer lab is one of the most complex floors filled with many things that catch the eye compared to most of the floors inside this building. Opening the door from the s

tairs or coming off the elevator the room you can tell right off that the room is pretty much full of life. There are current students working at the front desk, very lovely people that will be very kind and will help you if you have any questions. You can ask them anything from needing help on a computer program glitch, needing supplies you didn't have time to bring with you to class and even if you need to find a class room.

There are plenty of computers in this huge room where each one you can choose whether you want to use windows or Mac desktop, all the pro

grams you need for your classes are there and ready for you to start working. There are always many students diligently working on their homework.

The computers are in the center of the floor while it is surrounded by two classrooms that share the same floor, no wall separating it. Going through one of the class rooms you get to the cut paper section where students are free to use the free space to cut paper, measure, trace on the light box and work on anything they need to do. Taking care of all the equipment, using it correctly, sharing with other students, making it a fun filled experience.

The environment is very lively and friendly, not once I’ve seen any kind of fighting break out, everyone is respectful for one another and helps each other with giving advice on ones artwork.Once you get used to how everything works you do tend to notice certain cliques with groups of friends like the Illustrators, Graphic Designers and Animation artists, but that’s not to say that’s a bad thing, everyone gets along, you just also notice people get to meet others in the same major early on and connect with them over time having to take many classes with them. They form a very strong bond and they all help one another if one needs assistance. Of course there is a sense of competition but it’s rather a friendly one. Everyone wants to see one another do well.