Danette Collaborates at In These Times

Name: Danette Year: Junior Major: Journalism Minor: African American Studies CFS Program: Field Studies in the Humanities This winter quarter, I have a position as an editorial intern at In These Times magazine. The publication is an independent, non-profit magazine with a progressive political focus that centers primarily on labor rights. The office culture is…

Dulce’s Mentor Reveals Law’s Human Side

Name: Dulce Year: Senior Major: Communication Studies; Sociology Minor: Undergraduate Leadership Program Certificate CFS Program: Legal Field Studies I am interning at the Legal Assistance Foundation, and so far I really love it. My supervisor is really friendly, patient, and generous with her time. One of the most important things that I learned during my…

Dajana Completes Her Internship Experience With CFS

Name: Dajana Year: Senior Major: Economics Minor: BIP CFS Program: Field Studies in the Humanities This is my second quarter working with the same employer, but my first quarter doing CFS. I had no idea that taking this class alongside doing an internship would be such an eye opening experience. I am interning at a…

Jarobi Explores His Career Options

Name: Jarobi Year: Senior Major: Political Science Minor: Spanish CFS Program: Field Studies in Humanities I have thoroughly enjoyed my CFS experience more than I ever thought I would. While the process of applying to positions was somewhat taxing and repetitive, I’m so glad I did because I wound up with many internship offers and…

Rebecca Finds Her Path at Mission Measurement

Name: Rebecca Year: Senior Major: History; International Studies CFS Program: Field Studies in Civic Engagement I decided to pursue an internship through CFS as a senior because I wanted the chance to gain more experience in the social impact field before I transitioned from school to a full-time career. I was especially keen on interning…

Kat’s Experience At Blue Canyon Partners

Name: Kat Year: Senior Major: Statistics Minor: BIP CFS Program: Field Studies in Humanities I am really enjoying my internship at Blue Canyon Partners. BCP is a small consulting firm with a very flat and friendly culture. My co-workers are always willing to help me and we even exercise together in the afternoon at the…

Steven’s Conservation Contributions

Name: Steven Year: Senior Major: Earth and Planetary Science Minor: Environmental Policy and Culture CFS Program: Field Studies in Civic Engagement I am currently interning at Openlands, a non-profit conservation organization centered in the heart of Chicago. I have always been interested in the Earth’s natural and complex set of systems and how society interacts…

Janay’s Touching Experience

Name: Janay Year: Junior Major: Anthropology, Legal Studies CFS Program: Field Studies in Public Health I feel that my CFS Public Health internship is especially involved, especially challenging, and especially rewarding compared to any other experience, internship or otherwise, that I have had. I am an intern at a small children’s hospital in Hyde Park…