Ethnicity
Black/African
Religion
Christian
Church
Nondenominational
Hobbies and 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 per month
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My name is Layla Simone Wells, and I am a young black student with a passion for learning and serving those around me who plans to begin studying at UCLA in the fall! I love visual, hands-on activities and enjoy learning through doing. I am involved in my school and city community; in my high school career, I have been in the following positions/organizations:
- California Scholarship Federation
- Yearbook Staff
- 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)
- Skate Club
- Mental Health Club
- Journaling and Affirmation Club
- 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)
A few of my awards are as follows:
- Sword of the Spirit Character Award Recipient
- Microsoft Office Specialist (Officially certified in 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 programMajors:
- Biological and Physical Sciences
Upland Christian Academy
High SchoolMiscellaneous
Desired degree level:
Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)
Graduate schools of interest:
Transfer schools of interest:
Majors of interest:
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Career
Dream career field:
Medicine
Dream career goals:
To become an MD or PhD and develop/build on cures for diseases and other ailments
Teacher's Assistant
Immanuel Praise Fellowship2024 – Present11 months
Sports
Track & Field
Varsity2021 – Present3 years
Public services
Volunteering
Novus Foundation Inc. — Board Member2023 – PresentVolunteering
Road to Redemption Inc. — Secretary and liaison between organization and school clubs2020 – Present