Growing up in 杰克逊维尔, 莱利·德雷克26岁 knew Illinois College well, but she says becoming a student gave her a new perspective. A double major in 工商管理 and 会计, Riley balances academics with 体育运动 and 美高梅赌场ership. 她是女子排球队的一员，是埃利斯大厅的住宿助理，也是Gamma Delta， Alpha Lambda Delta和国家领导与成功协会的积极参与者。 她说：“IC帮助我把我对团队合作和领导力的热情结合起来。”

Riley has also built an impressive resume through 实习 with Zumbahlen, Eyth, Surratt, Foote & Flynn, Ltd., where she gained hands-on experience in tax preparation and auditing, and through a summer in the IC 校友 Office. 她说：“他们信任我来处理真正客户的税务问题。” “这是最好的学习方式。”

After traveling to Vienna, Prague, Budapest, and Amsterdam on IC’s Euro Quest 分离, Riley says global study expanded her sense of what’s possible. 她回忆道：“这是我第一次出国，这让我觉得世界既巨大又紧密相连。” “IC给了我每一个成长的机会，无论是在专业、个人还是在全球范围内。”