A 历史专业的学生 from Geneseo, Illinois, 布伦南·史密斯25岁 is preparing to enter Navy Officer School in Rhode Island, with aspirations to work in military intelligence or as a surface warfare officer. 这是大胆的一步，他将此归功于IC的成长和支持。

他说：“我从没想过我会上大学，但IC改变了我的想法。” “这让我相信我可以做得更多。”

While at IC, Smith 实习过 at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential 图书馆 and Museum, where he gained 宝贵的经验 and formed meaningful connections with professionals in the field. 他还担任了第一年研讨会的导师，与帮助他塑造道路的学生和教职员工密切合作。 Professors like 丹麦人温德尔 and his academic advisor became trusted mentors, encouraging him to 美高梅赌场 and aim higher.

A dedicated 足球运动员 throughout college, Smith found the structure and discipline of athletics complemented his academic pursuits. 虽然为了IC，他没有离家太远，但他现在计划去更远的地方，无论是地理上还是职业上。

他说：“伊利诺伊大学给了我时间管理技能、纪律和信心，让我去做一些我从未想过的事情。” “我准备好了服务，我准备好了领导。”