Career Immersion Excursion
The Career Immersion Excursion is a multi-day program during Spring Break where a group of IWU students travel to a U.S. city to engage with successful Titan alumni! CIE is designed to offer students an opportunity to get a close-up look at industries, companies, and careers. This trip also provides a chance for students to clarify career goals and aspirations. Students build their network through employer site visits, panel sessions, alumni socials, and professional networking events.
CIE 2026
Spend Spring Break Exploring Careers in the Humanities!
Want to see where a Humanities degree can take you? Connect with alumni, visit top organizations, and explore career paths in Chicago with the Career Immersion Excursion (CIE)!
When: Sunday, March 15 – Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Highlights:
- Young alumni panel & small-group dinners
- Employer site visits and networking
- Attend "The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao" at The Goodman Theater
- Employers include: City Colleges, The Field Museum, Sourcebooks, The Newberry, MacArthur Foundation, and more!
Who should apply: Students of all majors interested in Humanities-related careers
Cost: $200 (most expenses covered by IWU donors) — limited financial-need scholarships available
Apply now to reserve your spot and take your career exploration to the next level!
Past CIE Locations
2025: Chicagoland area - STEM
2024: Chicago, IL - marketing and communications
2020: Dallas, TX - technology and business
2019: Chicago, IL - healthcare
2018: New York City, NY - finance and banking
2017: Washington, D.C. - government, public policy, and law
2016: Chicago, IL - marketing, communications, and entrepreneurship
Patrick Zajac - Associate Director for Career Engagement
Department - Career Center