Cree on Week 6 of her Fall 2013 Internship

Name: Cree Senior Major: Political Science CFS Program: Field Studies in Humanities This quarter, I have decided to intern at Margie Korshak Inc. I am a fashion, hospitality, and restaurant public relations and marketing intern. My passion for the fashion and entertainment industry and desire to be exposed to marketing led me to choose this…

Christina on Week Three of her Fall 2013 Internship

Name: Christina Senior Major: Economics & Political Science CFS Program: Business Field Studies By far, Chicago Field Studies’ greatest asset is its emphasis on experiential learning. Through my academic courses at Northwestern, I have learned about a variety of models, theories, and frameworks used to examine public policy, business initiatives, and social injustice issues. However, until…

Madeline on Week One at her Fall 2013 internship

Name: Madeline Junior Major: Economics Minor: Political Science CFS Program: Business Field Studies  I am a strong proponent of treating internships like a double-sided, ten-week interview. Sure, both parties get immediate benefits. The employer gets a fresh set of eyes and someone willing to quickly turn around whatever assignment is given to them. The intern has…

Meet CFS Alum: Yoona

Name: Yoona Class of 2013 Major: Political Science & International Studies CFS Program: Field Studies in Humanities  CFS helped me not only build great connections in the Chicagoland area for professional purposes, but I’ve also found personal mentors who I can reach out to about anything. Additionally, the CFS class has definitely challenged me to…