Before Christian Choi graduated from high school, he researched several fashion design colleges and decided on California Design College. Christian chose California Design College for its Computer-Aided Design (CAD) courses. He liked the small classes, the emphasis on hands-on learning and the affordability.

Fourteen months after enrolling in California Design College, Christian received an Applied Associate of Science degree in Advanced Fashion Design. He started working as a Lectra Marker/Grader with Micro Pattern. Micro Pattern is a marking/grading service for a number of manufacturers. He gained valuable experience but soon felt he needed a bigger career challenge and contacted California Design College’s Career Services Department. California Design College’s Career Services Department assisted him in obtaining his position as a Lectra Pattern Maker for Score, American Soccer Company, a worldwide manufacturer of soccer accessories.

Christian offered the following advice to California Design College students, “Do not get discouraged. Be patient and put in the effort that's required.”