Keuka students have conducted Field Periods in more than 2,500 locations around the world.

Biology major Emily Credit '11 during a Costa Rican caving expedition to discover and research underground sea turtle eggs.

So whether you’d like to help market the mom & pop grocery store in your neighborhood or explore the caves of Costa Rica, Field Period can open a world of enriching, exciting, and intellectually challenging experiences.

Take time to learn how some of Keuka’s students, both past and present, have spent their Field Periods.

And if there’s something here that interests you, e-mail us to learn more. All of these organizations have agreed to host FIeld Periods in the future.

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Molly Flanagan ’12 Organizational Communication

Hometown

Rochester, N.Y.

Field Period Site

Monroe County Democratic Committee

Field Period Location

Rochester, N.Y.

Title

Intern

Duties Performed

My responsibilities included answering the telephone, greeting guests, and performing data entry.

Best Aspect

It was fun being able to work with a great group of people, including other interns in the offices. Meeting local politicians was a rewarding experience.

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Majoring in Organizational Communication

Jerdana Norman ’11 English

Hometown

Rochester, N.Y.

Field Period Site

School Without Walls

Field Period Location

Rochester, N.Y.

Title

Teaching Assistant

Duties Performed

This Field Period allowed me to help students edit their papers for portfolio review and help faculty and staff as needed.

Best Aspect

The best part of my Field Period was helping students edit their work and seeing familiar faces.

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Majoring in English

Molly McGuigan ’11 Organizational Communication

Hometown

Conklin, N.Y.

Field Period Site

Keuka College TeamWorks! Adventure Program

Field Period Location

Keuka Park, N.Y.

Title

Marketing and HRM Coordinator

Duties Performed

During my Field Period I created marketing materials including a video brochure. I also assisted in developing an employee tracking system and helped staff programs for TeamWorks! clientele. I was also able to assist in training new employees.

Best Aspect

Aside from providing me with professional experience I wouldn't have been able to get in a classroom, my TeamWorks! Field Period was an amazingly enjoyable experience.

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Majoring in Organizational Communication

Jane Palmer ’10 Psychology

Hometown

Bronx, N.Y.

Field Period Site

Keuka College TeamWorks! Adventure Program

Field Period Location

Keuka Park, N.Y.

Title

Assessment Coordinator

Duties Performed

Some of the skills I gained during this Field Period included: creating spreadsheets, creating/administering surveys for various departments and groups, scanning, data retrieval, and working with members of other departments to reach a common goal.

Best Aspect

It was a great opportunity for me to conduct a Field Period with TeamWorks! I became more familiar with Microsoft Word and Excel, creating surveys on Class Climate, scanning/data retrieval, and so much more. Being computer savvy is just one of the many things that employers require of their employees, and having this opportunity puts me that much ahead of the competition.

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Majoring in Psychology

Christen Steinkamp ’08 Organizational Communication

Hometown

Henrietta, N.Y.

Field Period Site

RocLoop.com (Product of the Democrat & Chronicle)

Field Period Location

Rochester, N.Y.

Title

Content/Marketing Coordinator

Duties Performed

I was responsible for developing content, writing articles, and promoting the Web site.

Best Aspect

This Field Period was a great experience, as it offered variety and constant activity.

In the News

Read a News Story Featuring Christen

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Majoring in Organizational Communication

Alicia Wimmer ’12 Occupational Therapy

Hometown

Brackney, Pa.

Field Period Site

EF College Break/Thailand

Field Period Location

Bangkok, Thailand

Title

Spiritual Explorer

Duties Performed

I spent time listening and interacting with the tour guide to experience the Thai culture and learn about the Buddhist religion.

Best Aspect

It was a great opportunity to experience such a different culture and environment.

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Majoring in Occupational Therapy

Stephanie Jones ’12 Criminology/Criminal Justice

Hometown

Dundee, N.Y.

Field Period Site

Keuka College Dept. of Campus Safety

Field Period Location

Keuka Park, N.Y.

Title

Office Assistant

Duties Performed

Dispatching, organizing the office, creating and rewriting policies, developing an advocate program

Best Aspect

The hands-on work I did revolving around the penal law of New York state and the people who taught me the things I learned.

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Majoring in Criminology/Criminal Justice

Becky Brundage ’10 Social Work

Hometown

Pottsboro, Texas

Field Period Site

Children's Advocacy Center of Grayson County

Field Period Location

Sherman, Texas

Title

Intern

Duties Performed

I assisted with children's group activities and assisted the clinical director.

Best Aspect

I was able to witness numerous counseling sessions.

In the News

Read a News Story Featuring Becky

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Majoring in Social Work

Ashley Lass ’11 Criminology/Criminal Justice

Hometown

Prattsburg, N.Y.

Field Period Site

Ontario County Sheriff's Office

Field Period Location

Canandaigua, N.Y.

Title

Intern

Duties Performed

I was able to ride along with road patrol officers, watching and learning specific manners and ways of dealing with the public

Best Aspect

The best part was meeting everyone on the force and learning everything from them, including tazor training!

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Majoring in Criminology/Criminal Justice

Matt Dunn ’11 Business Management

Hometown

Walden, N.Y.

Field Period Site

MBC Stables, LLC

Field Period Location

Beach Lake, Pa.

Title

Intern

Duties Performed

My time was spent uploading MBC Stables' financial info. into a Quickbooks computer accounting program, creating descriptive profiles on each horse for future marketing purposes, and assisting in daily stable chores.

Best Aspect

Attending the horse auction at the Meadowlands in East Rutherford, N.J. showed me how much money is involved in the racehorse industry as well as how to successfully market a horse.

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Majoring in Business Management

Chris Yurko ’09 Business Management

Hometown

Endicott, N.Y.

Field Period Site

Barber Financial Group

Field Period Location

Vestal, N.Y.

Title

Assistant Financial Planner

Duties Performed

I worked with clients and assisted in providing them with an overview of available options for financial management

Best Aspect

I gained experience in the field and networked with professionals.

In the News

Read a News Story Featuring Chris

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Majoring in Business Management

Ashton Watts ’10 Biology

Hometown

Medina, N.Y.

Field Period Site

Hilltop Veterinary Clinic

Field Period Location

Virginia Beach, Va.

Title

Intern

Duties Performed

I was able to complete structured observation.

Best Aspect

I learned how veterinary work is performed in the clinic setting, and obtained new communication skills.

In the News

Read a News Story Featuring Ashton

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Majoring in Biology

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