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…
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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…
A Life-Changing Opportunity
Name: Kelsey Year: Junior Major: Psychology, Legal Studies CFS Program: Legal Field Studies My internship at the Heartland Alliance Immigrant and Refugee Resettlement and Placement project has been, however stereotypical this sounds, truly life-changing. From my first day, both the broad expertise of my supervisors and the mission of the organization were incredibly clear. My…
Kayley Branches Out At Intuit
Name: Kayley Year: Senior Major: Art History CFS Program: Field Studies in the Humanities My internship at Intuit is a six-month commitment, somewhat atypical for a CFS engagement. After having worked there for just over two weeks, I’m already very pleased with the experiences and relationships developing – due in no small part to the…