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Which school did Michael Cimino attend?
Michael Cimino entered Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan.
What did Michael Cimino do while at school?
Michael Cimino majored in graphic arts, was a member of a weightlifting club, and participated in a group to welcome incoming students.
Did Michael Cimino do film during schooling?

Question: How was his education in film started?
Self-contained rewrite: How was Michael Cimino's education in film started?