Name: Jordan Year: Senior Major/Minor(s): Political Science/BIP, IMC CFS Class: Field Studies in the Modern Workplace The Chicago Field Studies program was one of the most rewarding experiences during my time at Northwestern. Through the program, I acquired an assortment of skills, which will prove to be invaluable as I enter the workforce upon graduating….
Tag: summer 2015
Jin Shares How CFS Helped Him Explore The Business Field
Name: Jin Year: Junior Major(s)/Minor: Economics, Computer Science/Psychology CFS Class: Business Field Studies Let’s face it – internship searches suck, but Karen and the rest of the CFS staff make it as painless as possible. CFS does a really good job in letting you explore your interests no matter what it may be. For me,…
Woo Jae Shares How CFS Helped Shape His Career Path
Name: Woo Jae Year: Senior Major: Economics CFS Class: Legal Field Studies I initially had a hard time finding internships. CFS really helped me with finding an internship. I also had a hard time practicing for my internship interviews. I cannot tell you how much help the CFS advisors gave me to prepare for the…
Sungwan On His Experience With Ramirez & Co.
Name: Sungwan Year: Sophomore Major(s): Mathematics/Economics CFS Concentration: Business Field Studies My internship search was excruciating at the beginning because I did not hear back from any firm at the beginning, even after applying to more than 40 different companies. Karen has worked especially hard for us this quarter, and I thank her a lot…
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…
Sherry Describes Her First Day With Tom, Dick & Harry Creative
Name: Sherry Year: Sophomore Major/Minor(s): Cognitive Science/BIP, IMC CFS Concentration: Field Studies in the Modern Workplace I stepped into the office, still groggy from transitioning between a collegiate sleep schedule to a working sleep schedule. On a typical college night, I may go to bed at 4 AM and wake up at 11 AM (pretty…