Engage Chicago is an immersive field study program, designed to give students a powerful summer learning experience in one of the world’s most dynamic cities. Through academic coursework, hands-on experience at top organizations and institutions, thoughtful reflection, and a summer living with a vibrant community of peers, Engage Chicago is a powerful opportunity for students to learn about a great city, about social change, and about themselves.
The program runs from June 17 to Aug. 12.
Final Deadline: April 4th – apply now
“I don’t think any educational experience can quite compare to Engage Chicago. Watching the city come alive in this way cannot be replicated in any classroom.” -EC participant
In previous summers, students have interned at organizations such as the Legal Assistance Foundation, Heartland Alliance, Chicago Public Schools, and Health Leads. Students also explore the rich culture and history of Chicago and the theories and ideas behind community development work in Field Studies in Civic Engagement, a course taught by Professor John “Jody” Kretzmann, a world leader in community development.
Engage Chicago offers students the opportunity to:
- Gain valuable work experience at top organizations in Chicago
- Earn course credit while learning among a community of peers
- Experience daily life in the diverse, dynamic city of Chicago
- Serve alongside leaders and organizations that make a difference
- Learn first-hand about politics, history and methods of social change
Special Concentrations: As a supplement to the curriculum, students interested in community organizing, health & medicine, or law & advocacy can enhance their Engage Chicago experience by applying to participate in a special concentration. Each concentration consists of an additional weekly field experience designed to provide greater context for and access to the chosen topic. Learn more about the special concentrations.
Additional Information:
Check out Facebook and Twitter for the latest news about Engage Chicago. If you have any questions, or if you’d like to request additional information, please contact Heidi Gross (heidi-gross@northwestern.edu), EC Program Manager.
The final deadline to apply is April 4. Click here to visit our application.
Engage Chicago
One summer. One city. Experience of a lifetime.
www.engagechicago.org
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