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College for Creative Studies Reviews

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  • 1 out of 2 people found this review useful.

    Alex from Wauwatosa, WI

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    i think it is a great school for certain majors. i am in the crafts department and i love it there. the teachers a very knowledgeable and always seem to have time for your questions.
    Tips for prospective students

    go into crafts!!
    Academic Rigor

    i feel challenged by the liberal arts classes. i only have like, one a semester, so it is hard to say.
    Dorm Life

    living in the apartment style dorms is great! i have a kitchen with a stove and a fridge, and lots of public space to hang out.
    Food and Dining

    i don't have a meal plan, so i cook most of my own food. having the option to do that is great, but if i am running late, the food in the cafeteria is really good too.
    What to do for fun

    umm, it's detroit. and i am usually too busy to do anything except watch movies or play video games.

  • Ashley from Ottawa, IL

    Reviewer is A current student here.

    Categories Rating Comments
    In three sentences

    A beautiful college that creates a welcoming atmosphere for students and faculty to learn the stunning and vivid qualities it takes to make fine art, animation, fashion, products, transportation and videogames for the community and world around to enjoy and appreciate. The instructors treat thier students if they were thier family leading them down the path of success each moment of the day. The students are all warm and inviting as a family as well; any child and adult looking for a college or home for thier art educational needs to suceed and move into a career College for Creative Studies arms are open!
    Tips for prospective students

    Don't let the work load intimidate you; the hard work and time you put in to understand of what you want as a artist and a career will drive you to be sucessful and pave a path for yourself; stay strong and always give 110% in the end its all about you and what you want to make of yourself, it is up to you to make you're mark in the world!
    Academic Rigor

    Wonderful classes that are always pushing you to get to the next level and become a better artist all in the process!
    Dorm Life

    Welcoming and wonderful students, the dorms are alcohol free, as well as smoking and other substances. many laughs are exchanged as well as hard working artists everywhere working in the dorms. Its a great experience for anyone worried for living in the dorms.
    Food and Dining

    Decent food; it could be better for what we pay for the school, but it is not as bad as many other colleges I have visted and witnessed.
    What to do for fun

    There is everything from free movies to see for students to sign up for, too many clubs and outing events from go-carting, paintballing club, as well as videogame club and game artists who want to invite as many to join in and relax from the stresses of homework once a week, clubs range from transportation to fashion to live action films. The sky is the limit with College for Creative Studies.
    Bang for the buck

    It is a bit expensive but college isn't going up in price every year? Play it smart apply for financial aid, and many grants and scholarships, take advantage of what is out there for you and anything can become affordable in these hard times.
    Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

    There are so many from free food day at finals week when everyone is craming to get thier portfilios and reviews done. To bonfires and Our big end of the year Art exibition that you can even sell you're artwork in. Everything is a blast at this college.
    Great for these types of students

    It wonderful for artists and innovators that want to make thier mark in the industry as well as make a career out the natural born talent they have and improved from attending.
    Clubs and Activities

    There are so many from a paint ball club down to a videogame club, there are so many hard to keep up with!
    Campus Safety

    The saftey is AMAZING for downtown Detroit; I feel completely safe all times when I am on the campus!

  • Angela

    Reviewer is A current student here.

    Categories Rating Comments
    In three sentences

    Not for the weak at art. Everyone who does well here works very hard. If you don't work hard or commit fully to your education here, you will not do well at all. That being said, you don't need to be a brilliant artist to get in. Just have good taste, at least SOME artistic talent and the school can get you the rest.
    Tips for prospective students

    Come expecting a lot of work, but with that comes a lot of learning. Most students seem to get a pretty decent scholarship from the school, but of course it is never enough because the tuition is, well, insane and additional costs from supplies really, really add up. All in all I do think it is worth it for the quality of education.
    Academic Rigor

    Art rigor. The pace of work is unrelenting and incredibly challenging, but you'll get through it and you'll be better for it. School takes immense care into giving you the best possible education and the work and money is entirely worth it.
    Dorm Life

    There are only two options for dorms on campus. Neither are ideal. I'd recommend the Art Centre Building because the dorms are apartments, so you get a kitchen. Taubman dorms are newer/cleaner, but having no kitchen must suck because the cafeteria sucks.
    Food and Dining

    On campus dining is very limited. 2 cafeterias, neither very large or full of options. Only one is open on weekends and neither are open past 7:30 pm. Also, DO NOT get a huge meal plan (I don't get one at all). You can't possibly spend that much in the cafeteria and what you don't use goes to waste at the end of the year. You can load your student card with money and it works just the same as dining dollars without the commitment.
    What to do for fun

    School does not offer a whole lot of fun activities since people are usually working on coursework. Sad truth.

    Student Exhibition Opening at the end of the year is awesome fun though. I didn't attend my freshman year and wish I had. And it's always just fun looking in the hallways throughout the year at all the amazing artwork.
    Bang for the buck

    Of course I'm going to complain about the price because I can barely afford it. Quality of education is absolutely superb, but I'm sure they could lower costs somehow and just aren't.
    Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

    Each major at CCS has a very specific stereotype. It's almost humorously cliched.
    Great for these types of students

    Students who are interested in more than one type of art. Yes, you may be majoring in graphic design but you WILL be forced to take drawing and 3D design courses that are seemingly irrelevant to your studies. It may seem stupid, but trust me, it all helps towards making you an overall better artist/designer/creative person.
    Clubs and Activities

    Limited. I personally do not participate in any.
    Greek Life

    Non-existent. The Greektown Casino, however, is right downtown. ;)
    Campus Safety

    Access cards and security guards keep you very safe on campus. Both campuses are in some of the safest areas around. Yes, this school is in the city of Detroit, so don't get into dodgy areas alone at night. But it's not as scary as everyone makes it out to be. If you stay close to campus and don't do anything stupid, you will be absolutely fine.

  • Jane from Michigan

    Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon. Reviewer has been to campus.

    Categories Rating Comments
    Will learn a lot

    The professors are very well educated and have done a lot of past projects. They seem to bring that into the classroom and the classes are structured well. There seems to be a lot of homework and work that goes into classes here. Students spend a lot of time studying.
    Will enjoy being here

    There does not seem to be many clubs and activities to do, and students seem to spend A LOT of time studying. I will see when I attend.
    Bang for the buck

    The school is VERY expensive. While some of their majors are very employable the scholarships are on the small side (max 10 thousand) and many students go into debt to go here.
    Tips for prospective students

    Look for scholarships early. Be prepared to work hard and be challenged.
    Great for these types of students

    Creative yet organized. Laid back - yet conscious of surroundings (school is in a safe area of downtown detroit)

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