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

Emily Credit '13 during a caving expedition to discover underground sea turtle eggs.

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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: Hannah Smith ’10 Social Work

Hometown: Webster, N.Y.

Field Period Site: Golisano Children's Hospital

Field Period Location: Rochester, N.Y.

Title: Intern

Duties Performed: I was able to observe many things while I was at the hospital.

More Info: Majoring in Social Work

: Lisa Marciniak ’10 Social Work

Hometown: Port Byron, N.Y.

Field Period Site: Caretta Community Center

Field Period Location: Caretta, W.Va.

Title: Volunteer

Duties Performed: I assisted in building homes and upkeep of homes in need.

Best Aspect: This experience solidified my interest in the social work major, and I gained a better understanding of the differences between people.

In the News: Read a News Story Featuring Lisa

More Info: Majoring in Social Work

: Kelin Wheaton ’10 Biochemistry

Hometown: Painted Post, N.Y.

Field Period Site: Crystal City Apothecary

Field Period Location: Corning, N.Y.

Title: Pharmacy Intern

Duties Performed: I shadowed the head pharmacist, provided customer service, and conducted research.

Best Aspect: I learned all the day-to-day responsibilities of running a pharmacy and how to track prescriptions.

In the News: Read a News Story Featuring Kelin

More Info: Majoring in Biochemistry

: Jennifer Shoemaker ’08 Organizational Communication

Hometown: Appalachin, N.Y.

Field Period Site: Owego Treadway Inn and Conference Center

Field Period Location: Owego, N.Y.

Title: Sales Intern

Duties Performed: I was responsible for event planning, sales, and coordination.

Best Aspect: This Field Period was a great opportunity to learn about hotel sales; it was full of surprises.

More Info: Majoring in Organizational Communication

: Amanda Randall ’09 Educational Studies

Hometown: Cincinnatus, N.Y.

Field Period Site: Yates County Courthouse Children's Center

Field Period Location: Penn Yan, N.Y.

Title: Children's Center Assistant

Duties Performed: I supervised children in the center during court hearings, played with them, taught crafts, and worked on developmentally appropriate skills based on their age.

Best Aspect: I gainied experience in running a childcare center

More Info: Majoring in Educational Studies

: Jaimie Watters ’10 Biology

Hometown: Fairport, N.Y.

Field Period Site: Perinton Volunteer Ambulance Corps

Field Period Location: Fairport, N.Y.

Title: EMT Assistant

Duties Performed: I had full contact with patients and was involved in patient advocacy.

Best Aspect: I learned about group life-saving techniques and patient confidentiality.

In the News: Read a News Story Featuring Jaimie

More Info: Majoring in Biology

: Kaitlin McCarty ’08 ASL-English Interpreting

Hometown: Waterford, N.Y.

Field Period Site: Interpretek

Field Period Location: Rochester, N.Y.

Title: Intern

Duties Performed: I was able to shadow interpreters in myriad settings. I was provided the opportunity to handle some assignments personally.

Best Aspect: I learned that the career is always different and challenging, and I have solidified career aspirations.

In the News: Read a News Story Featuring Kaitlin

More Info: Majoring in ASL-English Interpreting

: 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.

More Info: Majoring in Organizational Communication

: Stacy Gulick ’10 Occupational Therapy

Hometown: Penn Yan, N.Y.

Field Period Site: Self Organized Individual Trip

Field Period Location: Salt Lake City, Utah

Title: Sister of Latter Day Saints

Duties Performed: I conducted family geneology and temple work, and was able to visit some Mormon historical sites.

Best Aspect: I learned how to incorporate my daily work into my field, and I heightened my awareness of the mental, physical, and spiritual needs of clients.

In the News: Read a News Story Featuring Stacy

More Info: Majoring in Occupational Therapy

: Amanda Tyler ’12 Sociology

Hometown: Sodus, N.Y.

Field Period Site: Army National Guard

Field Period Location: Vicenzia, Italy

Title: Private First Class

Duties Performed: I provided security at a military checkpoint, assisted with traffic control, and protected children from vehicles.

Best Aspect: I was in Italy with people I know. I learned new skills and improved existing ones for my current profession.

More Info: Majoring in Sociology

: Ashley Joswick ’08 Occupational Therapy

Hometown: New Hartford, N.Y.

Field Period Site: New York State School for the Deaf

Field Period Location: Rome, N.Y.

Title: Intern

Duties Performed: I had the ability to use American Sign Language to communicate with children, and participated in team projects.

Best Aspect: I was able to practice and then conduct professional job behaviors.

More Info: Majoring in Occupational Therapy

: Darla Sucy ’10 Environmental Science

Hometown: Rochester, N.Y.

Field Period Site: Cabo Blanco Absolute Natural Preserve

Field Period Location: San Jose, Costa Rica

Title: National Park Volunteer

Duties Performed: I completed physical labor around the park office and on the trails, assisted in maintaining a clean volunteer living area, and shared information with visiting tourists.

Best Aspect: This Field Period provided many "firsts" for me. I was able to learn about life in a completely new environment, and it was my first time on a plane and being out of country. I met other volunteers from all over, and was able to see wildlife that I've only seen in zoos prior to this experience.

In the News: Read a News Story Featuring Darla

More Info: Majoring in Environmental Science

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Our Most Popular Host Organizations

Arnot Ogden Medical Center Elmira, N.Y.
Auburn City School District Auburn, N.Y.
Auburn Correctional Facility Auburn, N.Y.
Baldwinsville Central School District Baldwinsville, N.Y.
Benchmark Family Services Watertown, N.Y.
Bloomfield Central School District Bloomfield, N.Y.
BOCES of Monroe Fairport, N.Y.
Brockport Central School District Brockport, N.Y.
Campbell-Savona Central School District Savona, N.Y.
Canandaigua School District Canandaigua, N.Y.
Cato-Meridian Central School District Cato, N.Y.
Cayuga Medical Center Ithaca, N.Y.
Clyde Savannah Central School Disctrict Clyde, N.Y.
Corning-Painted Post Area School District Corning, N.Y.
Elmira City Schools Elmira, N.Y.
Fabius-Pompey Central School District Fabius, N.Y.
Florida States Attorney's Office Tallahassee, Fla.
Franziska Racker Center Ithaca, N.Y.
Geneva City School District Geneva, N.Y.
Geneva General Hospital Geneva, N.Y.
Gorham-Middlesex Central School District Gorham, N.Y.
Hartman Hand and Occupational Therapy Rochester, N.Y.
Hillside Family Agencies Romulus, N.Y.
Horseheads Central School District Horseheads, N.Y.
Humane Society at Lollypop Farm Fairport, N.Y.
Ira Davenport Memorial Hospital Bath, N.Y.
Jordan - Elbridge Central School District Jordan, N.Y.
Maine-Endwell Central School District Endwell, N.Y.
Penn Yan Central School District Penn Yan, N.Y.
Prattsburgh Central School Prattsburgh, N.Y.
Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, N.Y.
Seneca Falls Central School District Seneca Falls, N.Y.
Sodus Central School District Sodus, N.Y.
Solvay Union Free School District Solvay, N.Y.
St. Joseph Hospital Syracuse, N.Y.
Syracuse City School District Syracuse, N.Y.
Via Health of Wayne Newark, N.Y.
Watkins Glen International Public Relations Watkins Glen, N.Y.
Wayne Central Schools Ontario Center, N.Y.
Wegmans Rochester, N.Y.
Wellness G.I.F.T.S. Bath, N.Y.
Yates ARC Penn Yan, N.Y.

What Did You Do During Field Period?

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.

Molly McGuigan ’11 Organizational Communication
Keuka College TeamWorks! Adventure Program
KEUKA PARK, N.Y.

: 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.

More Info: Majoring in Organizational Communication

I was responsible for patient communication and care, providing diagnoses, and manipulation.

Megan Reed ’10 Clinical Science (Pre-Chiropractic)
Lowery Chiropractic and Wellness Care
GENEVA, N.Y.

: Megan Reed ’10 Clinical Science (Pre-Chiropractic)

Hometown: Glenfield, N.Y.

Field Period Site: Lowery Chiropractic and Wellness Care

Field Period Location: Geneva, N.Y.

Title: Chiropractic Assistant

Duties Performed: I was responsible for patient communication and care, providing diagnoses, and manipulation.

Best Aspect: This Field Period allowed me to gain inside information about what chiropractors do, and how to own a chiropractic business.

More Info: Majoring in Clinical Science (Pre-Chiropractic)

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

Chris Yurko ’09 Business Management
Barber Financial Group
VESTAL, N.Y.

: 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

More Info: Majoring in Business Management

I assisted an occupational therapist in an orphanage,worked one-on-one with the children, and participated in play-based therapy. I also assisted in teaching American Sign Language (ASL) to local pediatric teachers.

Jessica Devericks ’10 Occupational Therapy
Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital
ELDORET, KENYA

: Jessica Devericks ’10 Occupational Therapy

Hometown: Jamestown, N.Y.

Field Period Site: Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital

Field Period Location: Eldoret, Kenya

Title: Volunteer

Duties Performed: I assisted an occupational therapist in an orphanage,worked one-on-one with the children, and participated in play-based therapy. I also assisted in teaching American Sign Language (ASL) to local pediatric teachers.

Best Aspect: I taught ASL to an abandoned, deaf 3-year-old and cared for the children in the hospital.

More Info: Majoring in Occupational Therapy

I shadowed the head pharmacist, provided customer service, and conducted research.

Kelin Wheaton ’10 Biochemistry
Crystal City Apothecary
CORNING, N.Y.

: Kelin Wheaton ’10 Biochemistry

Hometown: Painted Post, N.Y.

Field Period Site: Crystal City Apothecary

Field Period Location: Corning, N.Y.

Title: Pharmacy Intern

Duties Performed: I shadowed the head pharmacist, provided customer service, and conducted research.

Best Aspect: I learned all the day-to-day responsibilities of running a pharmacy and how to track prescriptions.

In the News: Read a News Story Featuring Kelin

More Info: Majoring in Biochemistry

I taught math and science, and supervised testing accommodations and after-school events.

Andrew Cohen ’08 Unified Childhood/Special Ed
Oneida City Public Schools
ONEIDA, N.Y.

: Andrew Cohen ’08 Unified Childhood/Special Ed

Hometown: Sherill, N.Y.

Field Period Site: Oneida City Public Schools

Field Period Location: Oneida, N.Y.

Title: Student Teacher

Duties Performed: I taught math and science, and supervised testing accommodations and after-school events.

Best Aspect: I was immensely prepared for a year-long student teaching, and this Field Period solidified my career aspirations

In the News: Read a News Story Featuring Andrew

More Info: Majoring in Unified Childhood/Special Ed

I was able to use soundboards, provide testing and hanging microphones as to where the theatre would sound its best.

Kyle Roberts ’08 English
Hangar Theatre
ITHACA, N.Y.

: Kyle Roberts ’08 English

Hometown: Hubbardsville, N.Y.

Field Period Site: Hangar Theatre

Field Period Location: Ithaca, N.Y.

Title: Production Intern

Duties Performed: I was able to use soundboards, provide testing and hanging microphones as to where the theatre would sound its best.

Best Aspect: I was able to expand my knowledge of the theatre and play production.

More Info: Majoring in English

I was able to create an introductory sign class for officers and community members, did ride-alongs with members of the force.

Stephanie Wittich ’10 ASL-English Interpreting
Maize Police Department
MAIZE, KAN.

: Stephanie Wittich ’10 ASL-English Interpreting

Hometown: Wichita, Kan.

Field Period Site: Maize Police Department

Field Period Location: Maize, Kan.

Title: Intern

Duties Performed: I was able to create an introductory sign class for officers and community members, did ride-alongs with members of the force.

Best Aspect: I learned about specific areas of police work.

In the News: Read a News Story Featuring Stephanie

More Info: Majoring in ASL-English Interpreting

I assisted producers in the production of commercials, attended meetings with clients, and helped with commercial shoots. I worked on scripts for various shoots and news stories.

Nikki Treleaven ’11 Organizational Communication
Fox 68
SYRACUSE, N.Y.

: Nikki Treleaven ’11 Organizational Communication

Hometown: Marcellus, N.Y.

Field Period Site: Fox 68

Field Period Location: Syracuse, N.Y.

Title: Intern

Duties Performed: I assisted producers in the production of commercials, attended meetings with clients, and helped with commercial shoots. I worked on scripts for various shoots and news stories.

Best Aspect: I attended meetings and shoots, made my own commercial, and I even appeared in a commercial. I also enjoyed learning what production is all about and how a TV station works.

More Info: Majoring in Organizational Communication

My major duties were to assist the class by helping the students while doing work, making hand written copies, doing errands, and just helping when I was needed with various things. I also established an adopt a classroom program between the school in the Dominican and a school in Penn Yan, N.Y.

Allie Waye-Walker ’12 Organizational Communication
Puntacana International School
PUNTACANA, DOMINCIAN REPUBLIC

: Allie Waye-Walker ’12 Organizational Communication

Hometown: Penn Yan, N.Y.

Field Period Site: Puntacana International School

Field Period Location: Puntacana, Domincian Republic

Title: Teacher's Assistant

Duties Performed: My major duties were to assist the class by helping the students while doing work, making hand written copies, doing errands, and just helping when I was needed with various things. I also established an adopt a classroom program between the school in the Dominican and a school in Penn Yan, N.Y.

Best Aspect: The best aspects were being in another country and experiencing life as an everyday citizen of the Dominican Republic. Also, I loved the kids!

More Info: Majoring in Organizational Communication

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Lee Planck ’11 Business Management Athletic Director at South Lewis Central High School

: Lee Planck ’11 Business Management

Hometown: Boonville, N.Y.

Field Period Site: South Lewis Central High School

Field Period Location: Turin, N.Y.

Title: Athletic Director

Duties Performed: I was responsible for scheduling sporting events, helping injured players, and assisting with budget supervision .

Best Aspect: This Field Period solidified my desire to stay in this field.

More Info: Majoring in Business Management

Jaimie Watters ’10 Biology Student Observer at Southeast Quadrant Mobile Critical Care Unit

: Jaimie Watters ’10 Biology

Hometown: Fairport, N.Y.

Field Period Site: Southeast Quadrant Mobile Critical Care Unit

Field Period Location: Fairport, N.Y.

Title: Student Observer

Duties Performed: I was able to observe paramedics during a call, watched what they did to help the patient, listened to what they asked the patient, and did what they asked me so I could help them with the patient.

Best Aspect: I learned from the ALS techs how I can be of better assistance to them and observed other basics skills on call.

More Info: Majoring in Biology

Andrea Hart ’11 Unified Childhood/Special Ed Teaching Assistant at Aldai E. Stevenson School No. 29

: Andrea Hart ’11 Unified Childhood/Special Ed

Hometown: Canastota, N.Y.

Field Period Site: Aldai E. Stevenson School No. 29

Field Period Location: Rochester, N.Y.

Title: Teaching Assistant

Duties Performed: I was like an extra hand to the teacher; I made copies, was able to work one-on-one with students, helped with DRA's, taught small lessons, and more.

Best Aspect: Interacting with the students both one-on-one and in a class was wonderful. I also talked to other teachers about the teaching process and being a teacher.

More Info: Majoring in Unified Childhood/Special Ed

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