Field Period Stories

Check out these articles about students' incredible Field Period experiences close to home and across the world!

Field Period Proves to Lauren Chamberlain, ‘I’m Fully Capable of Doing This’The Keuka College senior spent her summer writing and reporting for the local magazine "Life in the Finger Lakes."

8,000 Miles, Infinite Lessons: Keuka College’s Field Period Takes Nursing Student on a Life-Changing Journey to LaosKeuka College’s Field Period continues to open doors to global experiences and personal growth.

Keuka College Sophomore is a Published Poet: Mikayla Baker Shares Her World in ‘Phases’The 19-year-old digital marketing major used her Field Period to complete, publish, and market her debut poetry collection.

Keuka College’s Aliyah Brewer Earns Top Honors for Researching Ways to Save Apple TreesThe senior’s research experience captured the College’s Upper-class Field Period® and Experiential Learner of the Year.

Field Period® Fired Up Keuka College’s Sarah Paradiso ’25: ‘I Never Want to Stop Learning’The Fort Plain, N.Y., resident has a clearer idea of her career aspirations – and an award – after her first Field Period experience.

Scientific Discovery Made by Austin Glazier '23 Embodies Keuka College ValuesThe Biology major has teamed up with Keuka College Associate Professor of Biology Dr. Luciana Cursino-Parent on award-winning research.

Student-Illustrated Children’s Book Hits Amazon Bestseller ListNissa Burch collaborated with College alumna Laurie Adams on a newly released children’s book.

First Field Period Leads Keuka College’s Jasmine Downs to Career Confirmation and a Prestigious AwardThe first-year student’s experiences in a district attorney’s office earned her the College’s First-Year Field Period® and Experiential Learner of the Year Award.

Keuka College Early Childhood Education Major’s Fort Drum Field Period ‘Completely Changed' Her WorldAfter honing her one-on-one educational skills, Jenna Hierholzer ’24 may now take her career plans in a different direction.

She's On a Mission: Laura's Unique Internships Lead to Big WinsThe senior was named Upperclassman Field Period and Experiential Learner of the Year for her ability to adapt to challenges.

How Maddie Turned a Life Challenge into a Life OpportunityShe credits her experience for helping her to grow, “personally, professionally, and spiritually.”

Keuka College’s Mary Hennessy Earns First-Year HonorsHer first internship opens career options for the unified early childhood education major, and earns her an award.

Keuka College Students Combine Environmental Health, Hands-on EducationThe students monitored local streams to assess water health.

Keuka College Internship Turns into Dream Career as a Marketing AnalystThe senior plans to become a marketing analyst—and a Field Period® internship morphed into her first job.

Her Very First College Internship Was at Nickelodeon!Aunika Constantine '24 discusses her innovative experience with Nickelodeon and how her very first college internship has helped her discover her passion.

From ‘Orlando’ to ‘Luna’: Robyn Relyea ’22 Researches LGBTQ+ CharactersThe junior used a Field Period® experience to learn how representation of LGBTQ+ characters has evolved in literature.

Keuka College’s Angelina Champagne Repeats as Field Period® and Experiential Learner of the YearThe member of the Class of 2020, Angelina also received the award in 2017.

Adeline Bradley Found Her True Passion in Teaching Thanks to Field Period®The sophomore believes that creating connections with students is the best part of being a teacher.

Teaching is What Keuka College’s Julianna Zizzo Was Meant to DoThe sophomore wants to pass on the joy of learning to her own students one day.

How Bryce Bush's Law Enforcement Dream Landed Him at a Colorado Horse RanchA Google search for "Top 10 Horse Ranches" returned an unimaginable result.

Keuka College’s Sydne Evans is Focused on Her FutureThe junior wants to be a neonatal nurse.

Using Student Art to Promote Wellness at a Canandaigua HospitalThree Art & Design majors, along with their professor, complete a series of murals at Thompson Hospital.

Keuka College’s Olivia Ennist Uses Her Field Period® to Travel Back in TimeThe education major spent her summer touring historical sites, and bringing pieces of them home to share with future students.

Ashley DeFreitas Tracks Down DraculaThe Keuka College senior traveled to Hungary and Romania – and visited “Dracula’s Castle” – during her summer Field Period®.

Keuka College’s Dan Lazzaro is a TrailblazerThe senior spent his Field Period® creating a cross-country course for Penn Yan Academy runners.

Tom Drumm '15: From Political Science Major to PoliticianTom Drumm always wanted to get into elected office... he just never imagined it would be right after he graduated!

Gabriella Wilson ’21 Spends a Field Period® Filled with Little Patients … and a Little PatienceBefore entering college, Gabriella Wilson knew she wanted to pursue a career in psychology.

Sydnie Brown ’22 Uses Field Period® to  Fine-Tune Career OptionsThe art and design major spent four weeks learning more about architecture.

Winging It: Keuka College’s Grace DelRossa ’21 Cared for Birds During Her Field Period®The environmental science major worked — and learned — at the Wild Wings Inc. sanctuary for birds of prey.

Kellianne Mohorter Learns the Ways of City ManagementThe senior uses Field Period®, and her skills, to help those at the very top.

Senior Mack Ottens Named Keuka College’s Upperclassman Experiential Learner of the YearField Period® helped Mack solidify his career goal to work in a college setting.

Keuka College’s Quinn Shufelt ’22 Named Freshman Experiential Learner of the YearQuinn’s Field Period® showed her just how impactful helping others can be.

Official Police BusinessHow Justin Latz '19 designed his Field Period® experiences to integrate his double majors in criminal justice and management.

Lily Nelson ’21 Dives Deeper into Occupational TherapyThe sophomore says her Field Period® experience helped her build on her own strengths.

A Keuka College Field Period® Allowed Sarah Honan '21 the Chance to ‘GIVE’The environmental science major helped improve the lives of people in Thailand.

Lauren Mueller Solidifies Her Career Goals During Field Period®The freshman reconnects with a former teacher and fellow Keukonian.

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