Could Columbia College be right for you?

It was for Jennifer Chavez.

Major: English Education Littleton, Colo.

"I received a full-tuition scholarship to Columbia College, which obviously influenced my decision to come here. But the bigger reason was the true sense of community that I immediately felt on this campus. It's about seeing a familiar face every time you walk to class, about small classes focused on the students and exceptional faculty who genuinely care enough to challenge students to achieve their fullest potential."

Even after learning that she had been awarded the full-tuition Columbia College Presidential Scholarship, Jennifer Chavez wasn't sure Columbia College was right for her. "But when I visited campus, I discovered a small college that was extremely welcoming," says Jen. "I was very impressed with the extent of student-faculty interaction and all the extra support services available for students. That was two years ago, and so far my experience here has been more rewarding than I ever anticipated and definitely more focused on my needs than I believe any of the larger universities could be."