Name: Michelle Valle Year: Junior Major: Economics Minors: Business Institutions, Latino and Latina Studies CFS Program: Field Studies in the Modern Workplace Employer: Sylver Consulting I decided to do CFS because I wanted to gain more experience in consulting. I wanted to see if it was a career path I saw myself pursuing in the future. Sylver Consulting is an…
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Learning Law at Saper
Name: Ida Duan Year: Senior Major: Economics, Statistics Minor: Legal Studies, Music CFS Program: Legal Field Studies Employer: Saper Law Offices The Legal Field Studies was an unforgettable experiences. Professor Llorente organized class field trips to the Juvenile Temporary Detention Center, Criminal Court, and law firms that opened our eyes to different paths in the legal career. Through my internship, I…
Quantifying Social Change with Mission Measurement
Name: Abhijat Shekhawat Year: Senior Majors: Economics Minors: Business Institutions CFS Program: Field Studies in the Humanities Employer: Mission Measurement This winter, I had the unique opportunity to intern at Mission Measurement, the world’s first evidence-based social impact measurement & consulting firm. An early stage start up, the company is already a leader in the social sector data and provides valuable…
Calling a Last-Minute Audible with Arcalea
Name: Chloe Gardner Year: Senior Major: Political Science Minors: Art History, Global Health CFS Program: Business Field Studies Employer: Arcalea From the outset of my CFS internship search experience, I had a clearly outlined plan. I had identified one single company for whom I desperately wanted to work, and I had a vision of how my future would and should play…
Gene Finds His Stride at Nielsen
Name: Gene Year: Junior Major: Industrial Engineering CFS Program: Business Field Studies Employer: Nielsen This past fall has been my most exciting and memorable quarter at Northwestern yet. I’ve attributed this predominantly to Chicago Field Studies / Business Field Studies and my time at Nielsen as an Analyst Intern. Initially, I was extremely worried if I could handle the 9-5…
Advising Law Firms for HBR Consulting
Name: Max Year: Junior Major(s): Political Science Minor(s): Business Institutions, Integrated Marketing Communications CFS Program: Field Studies in Civic Engagement Employer: HBR Consulting This fall, i have had the opportunity to work at HBR Consulting three days a week, where I work as a seasonal analyst in the Law Firm Advisory division. The firm specializes in consulting law firms, helping them…
Luis at CASE
Name: Luis Year: Junior Major(s): Economics Minor(s): Business Institutions program CFS Program: Field Studies in the Modern Workplace Hello everyone! My name is Luis Ortega and I am participating in the CFS class of Spring ’17. I am a junior studying Economics and the Business Institutions program, and I am interning at Chicago Anchors for a…
Claudia at Atlantex Instruments
Name: Claudia Year: Senior Major(s): Communication Studies Minor(s): Legal Studies, Political Science CFS Program: Field Studies in Business Culture This quarter I am interning at a small consulting firm called Atlantex Instruments, LLC. I am in charge of marketing for the company, and so far I have enjoyed my internship a lot. I have a…
Nathaniel on Getting the Most Out of His Northwestern Experience
Name: Nathaniel Year: Sophomore Major: Mathematics, Economics CFS Program: Field Studies in Modern Workplace My CFS quarter has been the greatest quarter in my Northwestern experience so far. The most rewarding aspect is definitely the work experience that you could not possibly get through other academic programs. As a sophomore and transfer student, I found…
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…
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…
Daniel Shares His Internship Experience With HBR
Name: Daniel Year: Sophomore Major/Minor: Economics/Psychology CFS Concentration: Business Field Studies My internship at HBR Consulting has been one of the most influential learning experiences in my life so far. As my first real job in corporate America, this analyst internship position has provided me with much opportunity to learn and develop multiple aspects of…