Kelly’s Favorite Quarter at Northwestern

Name: Kelly Year: Junior Major(s): Journalism Minor(s): Asian American Studies CFS Program: Field Studies in Civic Engagement This past quarter has been my favorite quarter at Northwestern so far, and it’s all thanks to CFS and my internship. Not only am I learning a lot in my internship at AAAJ|C, but the weekly seminar has…

Kevin Acquires Valuable Job Skills

Name: Kevin Year: Senior Major(s): Political Science Minor(s): African American Studies CFS Program: Field Studies in Civic Engagement My experience in the CFS program has been undoubtedly a positive one. I am enjoying my Civic Engagement class with Liz McCabe, who has challenged me to think more critically about what exactly civic engagement is. My…

Nina Overcomes Obstacles with CFS Support

Name: Nina Year: Senior Major(s): Comparative Literature CFS Program: Field Studies in Civic Engagement I think one of the most rewarding aspects about participating in Chicago Field Studies has been the ability to share it with other students facing similar experiences. By this point in the quarter, I’ve gotten pretty good at balancing my internship…

Emma Faces New Challenges at Heartland Alliance

Name: Emma Year: Senior Major(s): Psychology, Comparative Literature CFS Program: Field Studies in Civic Engagement My experience with CFS has been extremely positive. When I initially applied to CFS, I wasn’t sure what field I wanted to explore, and decided on Field Studies in Civic Engagement so that I could learn more about careers in…

Jane’s Delightful Spring Internship

Name: Jane Year: Junior Major: Anthropology Minor: History CFS Program: Field Studies in Civic Engagement When I originally decided to participate in CFS full time I had no idea how much joy it would bring me. I wanted a break from classes, to see the city in a new light and of course to gain…

Scott’s Heartwarming Experience at WorldChicago

Name: Scott Year: Senior Major: Linguistics CFS Program: Field Studies in Civic Engagement My CFS experience has expanded my understanding of what work can be and the good I can do from being in the right career. I have spent the past month and a half at WorldChicago, a non-profit which organizes Department of State…

Sunny Paves the Way for Future ABA Interns

Name: Sunny Year: Senior Major: Psychology, Spanish CFS Program: Field Studies in Civic Engagement My CFS internship this winter quarter has been invaluable to my Northwestern and work experience. The internship, supplemented by the CFS class, was a great way to end my time at Northwestern and transition into the “real world.” My internship this…

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…

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…

Ashlyn’s Exciting Internship Experience at Seven Generations Ahead

Name: Ashlyn Year: Senior Major(s): Environmental Science, Psychology CFS Concentration: Field Studies in Civic Engagement For my internship with Chicago Field Studies, I am working at Seven Generations Ahead (SGA) – an environmental non-profit located in Oak Park, Illinois. At SGA, I am officially known as a Zero Waste Intern and I have been helping…

Yaritza and What Civic Engagement Means to Her

Name: Yaritza Year: Senior Major(s): Latino/Latina Studies Minor(s): Environment Policy and Culture CFS Concentration: Field Studies in Civic Engagement I didn’t begin to understand the complexity of the term ‘civic engagement’ until this quarter when I enrolled in the Chicago Field Studies class. In our class discussions, we have broken up the term into different…

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…