Name: Mohan Year: Senior Major(s): Economics CFS Concentration: Field Studies in Business Culture My experience in the classroom as an undergrad at Northwestern has given me some of the some of the economic & entrepreneurship-driven frameworks that helped me understand issues in the operations of our healthcare systems – yet, I lacked the experiential knowledge…
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Stephanie’s Experience in Marketing
Name: Stephanie Year: Senior Major(s): Psychology Minor(s): Global Health, Integrated Marketing Communications Certificate CFS Concentration: Public Health When I signed up for the Field Studies in Public Health concentration last Spring, I never would have imagined I would be working for the branded content division of one of the largest brand communications groups in the…
David on CFS
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…
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,…