Name: Christine Current Year: Senior Major: Environmental Science CFS Program: Field Studies in the Modern Workplace I enjoyed the great work environment in the social enterprise incubator/co-working space. I felt like I was making a difference by taking on substantial tasks and performing them to the best of my ability. I felt respected and more…
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Meet CFS Alum: Ala
Name: Ala Class of 2013 Major: Economics & International Studies CFS Program: Field Studies in Humanities CFS has created a space at Northwestern for students to apply the immense amount of knowledge from the classroom to fields that they hope to enter upon graduation. With a staff team providing professional support and a class of…
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…
Meet CFS Alum: Catherine
Name: Catherine Current Year: Senior Major: Sociology & Creative Writing CFS Program: Field Studies in Public Health I have taken Chicago Field Studies twice now, and both times it has been a wonderful experience. The CFS staff is extremely helpful in their guidance, and the internships themselves have been great learning experiences. When I first did CFS…
Meet CFS Alum: Isabella
Name: Isabella Current Year: Senior Major: History CFS Program: Legal Field Studies The program is a phenomenal opportunity for those trying to decide what they want to do in the future. You are immersed in a professional environment that will give you the exact idea of what it would be like to be a lawyer…
Meet CFS Alum: Janus
Name: Janus Class of 2013 Major: Economics CFS Program: Business Field Studies The best advice I can give you is to own your internship. If you don’t like the way something is done, ask the right people about ways to change it. Actively give feedback to those managing you, even if the advice is unsolicited. Actively ask for…
Meet CFS Alum: Surbhi
Name: Surbhi Current Year: Junior Major: History & Math Minor: BIP CFS Program: Business Field Studies I worked at an investment bank through CFS and it was the best decision I ever made. I was vacillating between consulting and banking and wanted to gain experience in either field before I entered junior year recruiting. I’m so happy I chose an…
Meet CFS Alum: Stephen
Name: Stephen Current Year: Senior Major: Biological Sciences CFS Program: Field Studies in Public Health I really enjoyed the CFS program. From the initial orientation meeting to the final presentations, everything was very well structured and organized. I feel like I gained a tremendous amount of knowledge and experience through the program as well as…