Hello! My name is Jared (pronounced Hared) Reyes, I am a junior majoring in Accounting with a minor in international business. To tell you a little bit about myself, I have a twin who also goes to UIUC, I am left-handed, and I enjoy watching baseball (Cubs) and football (Bears & Bills). I am from Mundelein, Illinois, which is a north Chicago suburb located near Gurnee (I live roughly 30 minutes away from Six Flags).

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First, thank you for taking an interest in our club and finding our website! Accounting Club offers several professional, social, and philanthropy events each week for members to network with top accounting & finance firm recruiters, socialize with fellow members in casual settings, and to give back to the Champaign-Urbana community together. Alongside these events, Accounting Club also has several professional development opportunities in the form of career fair, resume, and interview workshops and a mentorship program that helps younger members navigate firm recruitment, grow as professionals, and transition to college life with the help and experience of our upper-classmen members.

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When I first arrived on campus, I had a vague understanding of what accounting was thanks to an accounting class I took in high school, but I had no idea what a career in accounting looked like. As such, I thought it would be beneficial to join Accounting Club to learn more about the profession. Within the first couple weeks of the semester, I was quickly able to learn what a career in accounting could look like which helped me solidify my choice of accounting as a major. After the first semester, I successfully applied to the Executive Board and since then have been working to make this club as beneficial and enjoyable to our members as possible. Professionally, I credit Accounting Club with giving me exposure to firms at every level and across industries and helping me land my internship offer. Socially, Accounting Club has helped me meet and create friendships with some of the most amazing people on this campus.

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Overall, I would say that joining Accounting Club has been one of the best decisions I’ve made in college and that it has helped me grow in so many different ways. I hope that you’ll consider joining Accounting Club and that you are able to grow professionally and create friendships alongside lasting memories through this club. Please do not hesitate to reach out to me or any of the Executive Board members. We would be happy to meet and talk with you about anything, school related or not, and want to get to know as many of you as possible.

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If you’ve read this far, thank you! Please check out the section below to find more info regarding our info nights, frequently asked questions, how to join, and more. Let’s have a great year!