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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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: 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

: Miriam Rose ’12 Unified Early Childhood/Special Education

Hometown: Livonia, N.Y.

Field Period Site: Livonia Primary School

Field Period Location: Livonia, N.Y.

Title: Teacher's Assistant

Duties Performed: I assisted children in reading and writing, taught projects to kids, participated in lessons, and worked with children who required extra instruction.

Best Aspect: I was in a comfortable setting, and the other teachers were friendly and welcoming. I really learned a lot about teaching.

More Info: Majoring in Unified Early Childhood/Special Education

: 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

: Amy Stroka ’09 Mathematics

Hometown: Alden, N.Y.

Field Period Site: North Carolina State University

Field Period Location: Raleigh, N.C.

Title: Research Assistant

Duties Performed: I conducted research on traffic congestion and mass evacuation plans as a part of a Research for Undergraduates program.

Best Aspect: I networked with mathematicians working in the industry.

In the News: Read a News Story Featuring Amy

More Info: Majoring in Mathematics

: 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

: 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

: Aaron Harris ’10 Visual/Verbal Arts

Hometown: Penn Yan, N.Y.

Field Period Site: Spirit Daily, Friends of Medjugorje

Field Period Location: Medjugorje, Bosnia-Herzegovina

Title: Spiritual Pilgrim

Duties Performed: Participated in a group spiritual pilgrimage to Medjugorje.

Best Aspect: Living in a communal pilgrim house and visiting historically and spiritually significant sites.

In the News: Read a News Story Featuring Aaron

More Info: Majoring in Visual/Verbal Arts

: 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

: 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

: Stephanie Rockow ’08 Criminology/Criminal Justice

Hometown: Brockport, N.Y.

Field Period Site: Office of the Medical Examiner

Field Period Location: Rochester, N.Y.

Title: Investigative Intern

Duties Performed: I participated in criminal investigation and utilized myriad testing techniques.

Best Aspect: I learned the functions of each department, as well as job oppurtunities within the medical examiners office.

In the News: Read a News Story Featuring Stephanie

More Info: Majoring in Criminology/Criminal Justice

: 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

: 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

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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?

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

Stacy Gulick ’10 Occupational Therapy
Self Organized Individual Trip
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH

: 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

I conducted research on traffic congestion and mass evacuation plans as a part of a Research for Undergraduates program.

Amy Stroka ’09 Mathematics
North Carolina State University
RALEIGH, N.C.

: Amy Stroka ’09 Mathematics

Hometown: Alden, N.Y.

Field Period Site: North Carolina State University

Field Period Location: Raleigh, N.C.

Title: Research Assistant

Duties Performed: I conducted research on traffic congestion and mass evacuation plans as a part of a Research for Undergraduates program.

Best Aspect: I networked with mathematicians working in the industry.

In the News: Read a News Story Featuring Amy

More Info: Majoring in Mathematics

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.

Jane Palmer ’10 Psychology
Keuka College TeamWorks! Adventure Program
KEUKA PARK, N.Y.

: 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.

More Info: Majoring in Psychology

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

I was able to teach lessons, assign work, grade assignments, and hold test-review classes.

Heather Morton ’08 Adolescent Biology/Special Education
Penn Yan Middle School
PENN YAN, N.Y.

: Heather Morton ’08 Adolescent Biology/Special Education

Hometown: Ashville, N.Y.

Field Period Site: Penn Yan Middle School

Field Period Location: Penn Yan, N.Y.

Title: Student Teacher

Duties Performed: I was able to teach lessons, assign work, grade assignments, and hold test-review classes.

Best Aspect: This Field Period solidified my desire to teach middle school, and it was a great experience all around.

More Info: Majoring in Adolescent Biology/Special Education

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 duties and responsibilities included assisting the youth pastor during office hours, Bible studies, youth group, and other areas or fields in the church.

Tiffany Marble ’12 Unified Childhood/Special Ed
The Tabernacle
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y.

: Tiffany Marble ’12 Unified Childhood/Special Ed

Hometown: Orchard Park, N.Y.

Field Period Site: The Tabernacle

Field Period Location: Orchard Park, N.Y.

Title: Youth Ministry Intern

Duties Performed: My duties and responsibilities included assisting the youth pastor during office hours, Bible studies, youth group, and other areas or fields in the church.

Best Aspect: I believe some of the best aspects of this Field Period were working with teenage students, growing in my personal faith, and learning how to run a youth group and do office work.

More Info: Majoring in Unified Childhood/Special Ed

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

Amanda Randall ’09 Educational Studies
Yates County Courthouse Children's Center
PENN YAN, N.Y.

: 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

I had the opportunity to work with children in Uganda and relate my personal story of coming to Christ.

Lisa Marciniak ’10 Social Work
AMG International
VARIOUS, UGANDA

: Lisa Marciniak ’10 Social Work

Hometown: Port Byron, N.Y.

Field Period Site: AMG International

Field Period Location: Various, Uganda

Title: Missionary

Duties Performed: I had the opportunity to work with children in Uganda and relate my personal story of coming to Christ.

Best Aspect: As with a previous Field Period, this work solidified my interest in the social work major. I also gained a better understanding of the differences between people.

In the News: Read a News Story Featuring Lisa

More Info: Majoring in Social Work

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

Lee Planck ’11 Business Management
South Lewis Central High School
TURIN, N.Y.

: 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

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