Name: David Year: Junior Major(s): Learning & Organizational Change, Economics CFS Concentration: Business Field Studies I am really enjoying my CFS experience this quarter. It’s a unique opportunity to experience both the life of a graduate working downtown and also the life of a student studying in Evanston. I really love arriving at work every…
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Makailah’s Invaluable Experience
Name: Makailah Year: Senior Major(s): Political Science CFS Concentration: Field Studies in the Modern Workplace Doing Chicago Field Studies has unquestionably been one of the most valuable experiences I have had at Northwestern. I have thoroughly enjoyed my class, Field Studies in the Modern Workplace, and believe that it has made my internship at Blue…
Confirming Her Path: SueSan’s CFS Story
Name: SueSan Year: Sophomore Major: Manufacturing and Design Engineering CFS Concentration: Field Studies in Civic Engagement I decided to apply to Chicago Field Studies two weeks before the year started and I feel really lucky that it has worked out so well. This quarter, I have been taking classes Tuesdays and Thursdays and interning at…
Annabel’s Career Path Discoveries
Name: Annabel Year: Junior Major(s): Economics, Social Policy Minor(s): International Studies CFS Concentration: Business Field Studies My internship at Mission Measurement has exposed me to a new and emerging sector in the business world that I did not know existed. The company helps for-profits, non-profits, and government organizations measure and maximize their social impact in…
Carlee’s Internship Discoveries
Name: Carlee Year: Senior Major: Communication Studies, English CFS Concentration: Field Studies in Humanities CFS has provided me with some of the most valuable experiences during my time at Northwestern. I have been able to gain experience in a field that I was not sure about as a career path. Having never worked in publishing…
Andrew’s Experience With Shore Capital Partners
Name: Andrew Year: Junior Major: Mathematics, Economics CFS Concentration: Business Field Studies My internship at Shore Capital Partners has been an invaluable experience for me. I came into Northwestern knowing that I wanted to get as much experience in the financial services as possible. At Shore, I’m conducting research into the healthcare industry, building financial…
Archit in DC
Name: Archit Year: Sophomore Major: Political Science Minor: Science in Human Culture CFS Concentration: Business Field Studies I have a multitude of thoughts about various topics relating to my experience thus far. For students and perhaps prospective interns, I hope this information will especially be helpful. The CFS Classroom Experience and “The…
Laura On Her Experience With CFS Public Health
Name: Laura Year: Senior Major: Social Policy Minor: Global Health, Political Science CFS Program: Field Studies in Public Health I applied for my internship on a whim during the summer, thinking that it would be a good change of pace to work part-time and take classes part-time. However, taking two fewer classes was going to…
Jordan Shares What He Gained From CFS
Name: Jordan Year: Senior Major/Minor(s): Political Science/BIP, IMC CFS Class: Field Studies in the Modern Workplace The Chicago Field Studies program was one of the most rewarding experiences during my time at Northwestern. Through the program, I acquired an assortment of skills, which will prove to be invaluable as I enter the workforce upon graduating….
Jin Shares How CFS Helped Him Explore The Business Field
Name: Jin Year: Junior Major(s)/Minor: Economics, Computer Science/Psychology CFS Class: Business Field Studies Let’s face it – internship searches suck, but Karen and the rest of the CFS staff make it as painless as possible. CFS does a really good job in letting you explore your interests no matter what it may be. For me,…
Woo Jae Shares How CFS Helped Shape His Career Path
Name: Woo Jae Year: Senior Major: Economics CFS Class: Legal Field Studies I initially had a hard time finding internships. CFS really helped me with finding an internship. I also had a hard time practicing for my internship interviews. I cannot tell you how much help the CFS advisors gave me to prepare for the…
Sungwan On His Experience With Ramirez & Co.
Name: Sungwan Year: Sophomore Major(s): Mathematics/Economics CFS Concentration: Business Field Studies My internship search was excruciating at the beginning because I did not hear back from any firm at the beginning, even after applying to more than 40 different companies. Karen has worked especially hard for us this quarter, and I thank her a lot…