Name: Jaclyn Year: Junior Major: Psychology Minor: Latino Studies CFS Program: Field Studies in Social Justice My CFS quarter was one of my favorite Northwestern experiences. I interned at Upwardly Global, a non-profit organization that empowers highly skilled immigrants and refugees by helping them rebuild their professional careers in the United States. Since the Chicago…
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Samantha Shares How CFS Helped Her Learn About Her Field
Name: Samantha Year: Senior Major/Minor: Psychology/Music Cognition CFS Concentration: Field Studies in Social Justice My entire experience with Chicago Field Studies has exceeded my expectations. From the first time I met my advisor, I knew that she truly cared about me and my experience. She listened to my interests and quickly suggested an extensive list…
Kelby Discusses His Social Justice Course and Its Intersection With His Internship
Name: Kelby Year: Senior Major: Political Science CFS Concentration: Field Studies in Social Justice As part of the Field Studies in Social Justice course, I am currently interning at UNITE Here! Local 1- the Chicago chapter of a national labor union. UNITE is one of the largest labor unions in Chicago, representing a variety of…
Neelam Shares Her Enlightening Experiences at Yellow Tractor
Name: Neelam Year: Senior Major: Economics Minor: Global Health and BIP CFS Program: Field Studies in Social Justice As a student studying public health, I am constantly reminded that the state of health in America is anything but acceptable. For too long, the United States health care system has focused on treating people after they…
Jessica on Week 5 of her Winter 2014 Internship
Name: Jessica Senior Major: History Minor: Sociology CFS Program: Field Studies in Social Justice This winter, I am working at Intuit: The Center for Outsider and Folk Art as a development intern. I have absolutely loved this opportunity and am learning a lot about the role of fundraising and grant writing in the world of…