What was Obama's school before Columbia University?

After arriving in the United States, Obama first studied at Western College in Los Angeles, California for two years. During this period, he published a poem "Dad" in the school banquet magazine, which was reprinted by The New Yorker magazine and widely circulated. Dad can best reflect the spiritual development of young Obama. After completing his studies at Western College, he transferred to Columbia College of Columbia University in new york, majoring in political science and international relations. After receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree from 65438 to 0983, Obama worked in an international business company for one year. From 65438 to 0985, he moved to Chicago and presided over a non-profit project to help local churches organize vocational training for poor residents. Obama entered Harvard Law School on 1988. 1In February, 990, Obama won national recognition for the first time because he was elected as the first African-American chairman of Harvard Law Review. 199 1 year, Obama received an "excellent" (Latin degree honor) JD from Harvard University (JD is an American law school graduate, JD is S.J.D).