Internships and Careers

Join our self-designed major graduates in success

89% of Class of 2023 self-designed majors landed a job or enrolled in graduate school within six months of graduation.

Self-Designed Major

Contact Information

Colleen Monks
Build Your Own Career Pathway Leader
monks@lakeforest.edu
847-735-5237

One Major, Multiple Paths

A self-designed major can open up a variety of opportunities. Here's a sample of job titles our newest graduates have held in the last five years:

Curation, Archive, and Exhibition Development Associate
Graphic Designer
Interactive Designer
Marketing and Design Coordinator
Media Specialist
Product Support Specialist
Program Coordinator
Project and Operations Manager
Restoration Ecologist
Sound Engineer

Where our graduates land

Our students have completed an internship or landed a job with high-profile organizations in and beyond Chicago.

Our most recent graduates have interned at or joined the ranks of these companies in the last five years:

Baxter & Woodman Inc Consulting Engineers
Chicago Filmmakers
elbē creative partners
FreyDesign Productions
Morningstar Inc
NFL Films
Puerto Rican Arts Alliance
Sherwin Williams
TRCSound
U.S. House of Representatives

Advancing their studies

Self-designed major graduates have also furthered their studies through graduate programs across the country. We set our students up for success so they can enroll in diverse programs such as this sample of degrees pursued by recent graduates:

Juris Doctor (University of Illinois Chicago)
Master of Architecture (University of Colorado Denver)
Master of Community and Regional Planning (University of New Mexico)
Master of Public Health (Northwestern University)
Master of Science in Computational Linguistics (University of Indiana Bloomington, University of Nebraska Lincoln)
Master of Science in Real Estate (Roosevelt University)

A Lake Forest College education is built for the future. All students are equipped with the most sought-after professional skills: writing, speaking, critical thinking, and an understanding of human society and cultures. Our interdisciplinary curriculum sets our graduates apart as competitive and uniquely qualified candidates who are eager to take on the challenges presented in today's professional world. Learn more about how our students turn their passions into a career on our Success Stories and Outcomes page.

Success Stories and Outcomes

Our career pathways offer a multitude of different ways to take advantage of the education here as well as the opportunities after graduation.

Career Pathways

Our self-designed major graduates...

Understand interdisciplinary connections

to explore a particular topic or issue

Demonstrate independent research,

analysis and project management skills

Identify and respond to problems

with logical analysis and mindfulness of context

Actively challenge

existing systems, structures, and policies

Networking and Career Preparation

Learn more about the Forester Network

Our students have opportunities to engage with professionals working in various fields of interest and build meaningful connections before graduation.

Lake Forest College students don't only get a fantastic education, but also hone applicable skills that employers are seeking in candidates.

Our career counselors ensure that our students are well prepared for whatever path they choose.

At Lake Forest College, you will have the opportunity to connect with professionals from a multitude of fields.

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