I've visited the campus multiple times and have had absolutely no criticisms against it! The school's little supportive ideas for the artist's mind (having school in the museum, studios in all dorm buildings open 24/7, and having no majors or grades whatsoever) is extremely helpful! If you're an artist looking to pursue an education within the city and want to be pushed to be the greatest you can be, I suggest you apply here.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
Being a student not attending the school yet, I can say that I wouldn't be the most appropriate person to look to answers for this question.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
The dorms are extremely roomy and bright! Big enough for you to spread your creativity and decorate as you wish- supplied with a bathroom, and kitchen (without a stove for obvious reasons *cough* sculpting *cough*. Be prepared to join the infamous search called who's going to take the bed above the bathroom with a steep ladder or the regular bed by the window no where near a heater.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
The school is right on Michigan Avenue so there are multiple places to dine close by! Chicago is most known for its deep dish pizza and its definitely worth a try if you aren't from around here. Other than that, I'm not sure if SAIC has its own dining facilities (sorry, the question wasn't asked when I attended the tour).
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
The city is the campus and there are multiple locations strange enough to be put on the list to see. As for traditions, if you plan on dorming on campus, don't plan on being by yourself all the time! Once a month, the entire floor must get together and socialize (whether you find it helpful or not, its mandatory).
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
The city is the campus and its Chicago. Although its in one of the safest parts of the city, its still the city! There's only so much safety you can expect in Chicago and as a Chicagoan, myself, it isn't much.
I've visited the campus multiple times and have had absolutely no criticisms against it! The school's little supportive ideas for the artist's mind (having school in the museum, studios in all dorm buildings open 24/7, and having no majors or grades whatsoever) is extremely helpful! If you're an artist looking to pursue an education within the city and want to be pushed to be the greatest you can be, I suggest you apply here.
Being a student not attending the school yet, I can say that I wouldn't be the most appropriate person to look to answers for this question.
The dorms are extremely roomy and bright! Big enough for you to spread your creativity and decorate as you wish- supplied with a bathroom, and kitchen (without a stove for obvious reasons *cough* sculpting *cough*. Be prepared to join the infamous search called who's going to take the bed above the bathroom with a steep ladder or the regular bed by the window no where near a heater.
The school is right on Michigan Avenue so there are multiple places to dine close by! Chicago is most known for its deep dish pizza and its definitely worth a try if you aren't from around here. Other than that, I'm not sure if SAIC has its own dining facilities (sorry, the question wasn't asked when I attended the tour).
The city is the campus and there are multiple locations strange enough to be put on the list to see. As for traditions, if you plan on dorming on campus, don't plan on being by yourself all the time! Once a month, the entire floor must get together and socialize (whether you find it helpful or not, its mandatory).
The city is the campus and its Chicago. Although its in one of the safest parts of the city, its still the city! There's only so much safety you can expect in Chicago and as a Chicagoan, myself, it isn't much.