Illinois Media School – Downtown Chicago

Illinois Media School – Make the Move to Chicago, Illinois

Our Chicago college campus is centered in the hustle and bustle of downtown, putting you right in the middle of all the big-city action. The city serves as the perfect backdrop for your learning experiences both on- and off-campus. Lively, diverse, and rich in arts and culture, there’s no city quite like Chicago.
If you feel drawn to our college in Chicago, we can promise you that both the school and the city have so much to offer. Whether you hail from a hometown that’s small and rural or a busy metropolis, relocating to Chicago will be the beginning of an incredible adventure.

Where to Live in Chicago

Looking for places to live in Chicago? Home to a mix of homes, condominiums, and apartments, Chicago has plenty of options for the new resident. You can choose between buying or renting a home, and price points are diverse, making it possible to find something on varying budgets. Plus, because Chicago is one of the most walkable cities in the nation, you’ll be within minutes of good amenities no matter where you choose to live.

There are around 200 unique neighborhoods spread throughout Chicago, dividing up into several major sections:

• The Loop
• The North Side
• The South Side
• The West Side

The South Side is the most extensive section, making up more than half of the city as the Port of Chicago. On the North Side, you’ll find many residential options, including high rises along the lake. The Loop is the city’s business district and is also where you’ll be attending your classes at our campus.

Things to Do in Chicago

While you’re on-campus, you’ll be busy enjoying the challenge of hands-on multimedia education. But when class isn’t in session, you definitely won’t have to look far for great activities and exciting attractions in Chicago.

One of the best things about joining our Chicago campus is the positive sense of community you’ll find here. It’s not unusual for students to frequently get together before and after classes, whether it’s to grab a quick cup of coffee or do some sightseeing. Here are just some of the highlights of Chicago to look forward to when you arrive:

• The city is well-recognized for its architecture and was the country’s innovation leader during the era of skyscrapers. Today, you can spot numerous architectural highlights on even a short walk downtown, and the soaring buildings make for a stunning setting for our video production students to practice their craft. Many of the tallest buildings in the U.S. are in Chicago, including the Willis Tower (formerly known as the Sears Tower). You can also see historic buildings throughout The Loop, such as the Fine Arts Building, 35 East Wacker, and the Chicago Board of Trade Building.
• From the early 1900s, Chicago has been famous for its plethora of outdoor public art. There are dozens of monuments and statues around the city, ranging from historic to contemporary. Many Chicago greats have been forever captured in public sculpture, from statues of sports heroes like Michael Jordan and Harry Caray to media giants like Jack Brickhouse and Irv Kupcinet.
• Sample a variety of cuisines worldwide, with many of the best places to eat in Chicago found within its flourishing ethnic restaurant districts. From Mexican food in La Villita and Puerto Rican dishes in Paseo Boricua to incredible dining in Little Italy, Chinatown, Little Seoul, and more, you’ll never run out of new things to try.
• While you’re downtown for your classes, you’re never far from some of the best things to see in Chicago. Explore museums, shops, parks, and even beaches in the area, or catch a game at the Chicago Bears stadium.
• Head over to the Lincoln Park area to stroll through the Lincoln Park Zoo, then browse the country’s largest concentration of contemporary art galleries (outside NYC) in the River North Gallery District. You can make your way to Hyde Park to enjoy more of Chicago’s parklands, including Washington Park and Jackson Park.

Discover Your Career Dreams in the Windy City at our Chicago College Campus

As one of the most vibrant cities in the United States, Chicago is a fitting place to begin your journey towards an exciting media industry career. Our Chicago media school has been a part of the thriving city’s downtown area for more than a decade, welcoming a diverse population of students who are ready to pursue their professional dreams.

Whether you’re coming to our college in Chicago to study broadcasting, film and video production, media and sales marketing, audio production, or sports broadcasting, we’re happy to welcome you to the Windy City. Here, there is an array of opportunities, ready for the taking – so what are you waiting for?

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