Name: Callie Year: Senior Majors: Economics, Political Science CFS Program: Field Studies in Social Justice Employer: Young Invincibles Going into the CFS program, I was looking to gain experience at a nonprofit, particularly in public policy. After interviewing with several organizations, I decided to spend my winter quarter as Civic Engagement Fellow at Young Invincibles, and I do not…
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Planning for Change in Evanston
Name: Tracy Year: Senior Major: Biological Sciences Minor: Global Health Studies CFS Program: Field Studies in Public Health Employer: Evanston Health and Human Services This quarter, I am interning at Evanston Department of Health & Human Services. Every five years, Evanston receives a grant for their proposed plan to carry out change during this time period. This is termed the EPLAN,…
Addressing the Medical Needs of Refugees on the Path to Becoming a Physician
Name: Stacy Year: Senior Major(s): Biological Sciences Minor(s): Asian American Studies CFS Program: Field Studies in Public Health Employer: Heartland Human Care Services, Inc. Throughout my time at Northwestern, many of my friends have recommended CFS to me; it wasn’t until my penultimate quarter at Northwestern that I was able to participate. This quarter I am interning at a refugee and…
Making an Impact at GlobeMed
Name: Umber Year: Senior Major(s): Neuroscience Minor(s): Asian Studies CFS Program: Field Studies in Public Health Employer: GlobeMed This fall, I had the opportunity to intern full-time at the Global Headquarters of GlobeMed as a Partnerships Team Fellow. Prior to joining the non-profit organization, I was somewhat aware of the organization given the GlobeMed origin story and founding chapter located here…
Working for Nielsen While at Northwestern
Name: Gabriela Year: Senior Major(s): Psychology Minor(s): Business Institutions CFS Program: Field Studies in the Humanities Employer: Nielsen Chicago Field Studies has been an essential part of shaping my professional development at Northwestern. My CFS adviser encouraged me to apply to my dream internship at Nielsen and the preparation I received through CFS helped me to secure the internship. The practice…
Teaching Sexual Health with Y.O.U.
Name: Marisa Year: Senior Major: Gender & Sexuality Studies Minor: Global Health Studies, Spanish CFS Program: Field Studies in Public Health Employer: Youth and Opportunity United My internship at Youth and Opportunity United (Y.O.U.) has offered me such an incredible opportunity to learn more about the field I hope to dedicate my life to. Youth and Opportunity United is an organization…
Learning Self-Discipline at Saper Lawfirm
Name: Jake Year: Senior Major: Political Science / Legal Studies Minor: Theatre CFS Program: Field Studies in the Humanities Recently, I have begun my internship, and honestly, I wasn’t worried if I could handle it. I had worked all summer full time, often much longer hours than would be required for my job at a law firm….
Mary on her internship at OpenMarkets Health
Name: Mary Year: Senior Major(s): Industrial Engineering CFS Program: Field Studies in Business Culture The best part about my internship at OpenMarkets Health was the people I worked with. I had the best time meeting people and learning how the whole company worked through each person. My boss made sure to let me experience every part of the…
CFS gives Harsha the opportunity to learn more about his dream job
Name: Harsha Year: Senior Major(s): Political Science CFS Program: Legal Field Studies I’m a returning student who grew up wanting to be a lawyer. A number of my longtime friends are lawyers, so I’m thankfully able to learn a lot about what being a lawyer entails…secondhand. So, I still had questions: what does a lawyer actually do? What…
Sofia helps to educate and inspire youth at Allow Good
Name: Sofia Year: Senior Major(s): Secondary Teaching Minor(s): CFS Program: Field Studies in Humanities As a future high school math teacher, I have a passion for furthering education and empowering youth. With my internship at Allow Good, I am able to put this into practice by helping to educate youth and inspire them to engage in philanthropy in…
Cheron at the Law Offices of Reza Baniassadi
Name: Cheron Year: Senior Major(s): Anthropology Minor(s): Political Science CFS Program: Legal Field Studies My experience during Chicago Field Studies has deepened my passionate commitment to pursue law. At my internship, I have gained various skills that are transferable to any area of law as well as developed my legal writing. In addition to great…
Kaitland at Heshima Kenya
Name: Kaitland Year: Senior Major(s): Biology Minor(s): US History CFS Program: Field Studies in Social Justice When I began my search for a Spring and Winter internship, I only had a loose idea of what I wanted to do. I have always had a passion for working with non-profit organizations and have volunteered with several…