Helping Northwestern Win

Name: Eduardo Soto Year: Junior Major: Economics CFS Class: Field Studies in the Humanities Employer: Northwestern Football   I have been working as a full-time intern with the Northwestern Football Coaches for the past 4 months. It has been a tremendous experience. I have been able to contribute to a season in which Northwestern won…

An Early Start on Medical School Research

Name: Mallika Patel Year: Senior Major: Neuroscience & Flute Performance CFS Class: Field Studies in Public Health Employer: Affective Sciences and Treatment Lab   I am working with Dr. Jackie Gollan in Feinberg’s Asher Center for the Study and Treatment of Depressive Disorders. Though I am only here one day a week, I have gotten…

A Change in Career Aspirations

Name: Noah Alvarado Year: Junior Major: Computer Science CFS Class: Field Studies in the Modern Workplace Employer: Purple Gator   During my internship these past few months at Purple Gator, I think I’m  finally starting to find something that I actually desire to do if I was given free reign. At Purple Gator, I have…

Spending the Fall in Investment Banking

Name: Charlie Hummel Year: Sophomore Major: Economics CFS Class: Field Studies in the Humanities Employer: Piper Jaffray   This fall I’ve had the opportunity to work in investment banking at Piper Jaffray in the debt capital markets division. Our team of six in the Chicago office helps businesses raise debt by connecting them with lenders….

A Dual Experience in Clinical Research & Public Health

 Name: Sarani Pachalla Year: Senior Major: Spansh, Science in Human Culture (Pre-Med) CFS Class: Field Studies in Public Health Employer: Lurie Children’s Hospital (Critical Care Division) & Mothers and Babies   I never thought CFS would be for me, as most people I knew did it for internship experience in business-related fields. However, CFS provides…

The Right Mindset for Success in Your Internship

Name: Steven Zakuta Year: Sophomore Major: Economics & Philosophy CFS Class: Business Field Studies Employer: CORE Industrial Partners This quarter I am interning at CORE Industrial Partners through CFS in addition to taking another class on campus (not for CFS) so I’ve been keeping myself busy. However, I’m enjoying being able to enjoy the work…