My name is Layla Simone Wells, and I am a young black student with a passion for learning and serving those around me; I am pursuing a Physiological Science B.S. with a minor in African American Studies at the University of California, Los Angeles. I love visual, hands-on activities and enjoy learning through doing. I have been involved in both my high school and college communities through the following extracurricular activities. College: - Sports Medicine Club at UCLA (Publicity Officer) - UCLA Athletics (Sports Medicine Intern) - Undergraduate Learning Assistant Program (Volunteer and Credited) - Immanuel Praise Fellowship (GENIUS Project Teacher's Aide) - David Geffen School of Medicine (Research Assistant for Universal Consent for Biological Samples) High School: - National Honor Society (3yrs) - Leadership Education and Development (2yr--Executive Member) - Senior Class President - Varsity Track & Field (3yrs) - Artistry and Community Club (3yr--Co-President) - Community Service Club (2yr--Activity Coordinator and Advertisement Head) - Pre-Medicine Club (3yrs) - Health Career Ladder (2yrs--run through Western University of Health Sciences) - Road to Redemption Inc. (4yrs--Secretary/Liaison) - Novus Foundation (Board Member/Scholarship Committee) - Sword of the Spirit Character Award Recipient - Microsoft Office Specialist (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel) - Honor Roll w/ 4.0+ Recognition (since elementary) - AP Scholar w/ Honor Award (earning a 4 or higher on 3+ AP tests) - National African American Recognition Program Award