Name: Alayah Year: Senior Major(s): Psychology CFS Program: Field Studies in the Modern Workplace This quarter I have an internship at an entertainment and sports marketing firm. I’m a psych major and prior to this internship, I wasn’t sure if marketing was the field that I wanted to go into after graduation. This internship has…
Tag: Winter
Sunny Paves the Way for Future ABA Interns
Name: Sunny Year: Senior Major: Psychology, Spanish CFS Program: Field Studies in Civic Engagement My CFS internship this winter quarter has been invaluable to my Northwestern and work experience. The internship, supplemented by the CFS class, was a great way to end my time at Northwestern and transition into the “real world.” My internship this…
Jasmine Teaches Literacy at Heartland Alliance
Name: Jasmine Year: Senior Major: Biological Sciences CFS Program: Field Studies in Public Health My internship with the English Language Training team at Heartland Alliance Refugee and Immigrant Community Services has been an incredibly meaningful experience. As a non-profit organization that helps refugees adjust to new and challenging circumstances, Heartland has provided me with the…
Small Team, Big Impact: Alejandro at Lieberman Research Worldwide
Name: Alejandro Year: Senior Major: Economics Minor: Latina/o Studies CFS Program: Business Field Studies My internship at Lieberman Research Worldwide (LRW) has truly exceeded my expectations. To be completely honest, I would have never considered the market research industry if it wasn’t for the opportunity to intern at LRW through Chicago Field Studies. I’ve only…
Danette Collaborates at In These Times
Name: Danette Year: Junior Major: Journalism Minor: African American Studies CFS Program: Field Studies in the Humanities This winter quarter, I have a position as an editorial intern at In These Times magazine. The publication is an independent, non-profit magazine with a progressive political focus that centers primarily on labor rights. The office culture is…
Dulce’s Mentor Reveals Law’s Human Side
Name: Dulce Year: Senior Major: Communication Studies; Sociology Minor: Undergraduate Leadership Program Certificate CFS Program: Legal Field Studies I am interning at the Legal Assistance Foundation, and so far I really love it. My supervisor is really friendly, patient, and generous with her time. One of the most important things that I learned during my…
Dajana Completes Her Internship Experience With CFS
Name: Dajana Year: Senior Major: Economics Minor: BIP CFS Program: Field Studies in the Humanities This is my second quarter working with the same employer, but my first quarter doing CFS. I had no idea that taking this class alongside doing an internship would be such an eye opening experience. I am interning at a…
Jarobi Explores His Career Options
Name: Jarobi Year: Senior Major: Political Science Minor: Spanish CFS Program: Field Studies in Humanities I have thoroughly enjoyed my CFS experience more than I ever thought I would. While the process of applying to positions was somewhat taxing and repetitive, I’m so glad I did because I wound up with many internship offers and…
Rebecca Finds Her Path at Mission Measurement
Name: Rebecca Year: Senior Major: History; International Studies CFS Program: Field Studies in Civic Engagement I decided to pursue an internship through CFS as a senior because I wanted the chance to gain more experience in the social impact field before I transitioned from school to a full-time career. I was especially keen on interning…
Kat’s Experience At Blue Canyon Partners
Name: Kat Year: Senior Major: Statistics Minor: BIP CFS Program: Field Studies in Humanities I am really enjoying my internship at Blue Canyon Partners. BCP is a small consulting firm with a very flat and friendly culture. My co-workers are always willing to help me and we even exercise together in the afternoon at the…
Steven’s Conservation Contributions
Name: Steven Year: Senior Major: Earth and Planetary Science Minor: Environmental Policy and Culture CFS Program: Field Studies in Civic Engagement I am currently interning at Openlands, a non-profit conservation organization centered in the heart of Chicago. I have always been interested in the Earth’s natural and complex set of systems and how society interacts…
Janay’s Touching Experience
Name: Janay Year: Junior Major: Anthropology, Legal Studies CFS Program: Field Studies in Public Health I feel that my CFS Public Health internship is especially involved, especially challenging, and especially rewarding compared to any other experience, internship or otherwise, that I have had. I am an intern at a small children’s hospital in Hyde Park…