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Layla Wells

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General information

Ethnicity
Black/African
Religion
Christian

Hobbies & Interests

  • Art
  • Drawing And Illustration
  • Running
  • Modeling
  • 3D Modeling
  • Photography and Photo Editing
  • Bible Study
  • African American Studies
  • Anatomy
  • Anime
  • Biking And Cycling
  • Track and Field
  • Biology
  • Biomedical Sciences
  • Biotechnology
  • Biochemistry
  • Writing
  • Poetry

Reading

  • Action
  • Adventure
  • Mystery
  • Food and Drink
  • Crafts
  • Humor
  • Biography

I read books multiple times a month.

Bio

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

Education

University of California-Los Angeles

Bachelor's degree program

2024 – 2024

Majors:
  • Biological and Physical Sciences

Upland Christian Academy

High School

2011 – 2024

Miscellaneous

Desired degree level:
Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)
Majors of interest:
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Medical school interest:
Yes

Career

  • Teacher's Assistant

    Education · Immanuel Praise Fellowship

    Jan 2024 – Present

Miscellaneous

Dream career field:
Medicine
Dream career goals:
To become a Sports Medicine physician and work for college/professional sports team
Has nursing license:
No

Future Interests

  • Advocacy
  • Volunteering
  • Philanthropy
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