Name: Riley Philips
Year: Junior
Relationship Status: Single
Major/Minor: Political Science and Communications
Her Campus (HC): To start things off, describe yourself in three words
Riley Phillips (RP): Gracious, thoughtful and I’d like to think I’m joyful.
HC: Since you are studying politics, what is your ideal career?
RP: My dream job is press secretary for the President of the United States. I know that’s pretty lofty but we’ll see what happens along the way!
HC: Wow, that’s awesome! So with politics, you deal with a lot of international issues. If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go?
RP: Lets see, well, I’ve always wanted to go to Greece. I love the food, the environment. I love the way everything looks, like the architecture. Maybe not now, because there are a lot of different issues going on, but once it gets better, I would definitely love to go! I actually just got my passport.
HC: Have you ever traveled outside the U.S.?
RP: No, I’m hoping to travel to London next summer and intern for a member of the parliament.
HC: That’s awesome, so what song are you super addicted to right now?
RP: “Come My Way” by Fetty Wap! I have that part stuck in my head where it’s like “first off lemme start by saying this—aye.” I say it over and over again.
HC: Favorite getaway spot in tally?
RP: I think the name is J Alfred Greenway. It’s a park or maybe a nature preserve? I’m not really sure but it’s huge! There are lots of trees and trails that go off in different directions. I love going on runs there, it’s my Friday afternoon thing, just getting some sun and being one with nature.
HC: Since Fall is officially upon us, what are some of your favorite things about the season, any favorite fashion trends?
RP: First off, the weather. Oh I definitely love the Pumpkin spice; I really like the aroma of it. Plaid, I really love plaid. I also like Crewneck sweaters and a button-down with a sweater over it. I think my style is preppy.
HC: Where do you find your style inspiration?
RP: Pinterest for sure! There is this girl on Instagram and her name is Sarah and her fiancé and I follow them. They’re very northeastern so J Crew. She’s very American classic, my style inspiration.
HC: Okay, last question: with the new iPhone out, which is your favorite color?
RP: I would still pick the silver. Actually no, I would say gold. It’s still different but the rose gold is a little too pink for me.