Meet Our Student Interns!
Aliyah Amparan
Class Year: Junior
Hometown: San Antonio, Texas
Favorite musician(s): Bleachers
Favorite TV Show(s): Gossip Girl
What you want pre-health students to know: You are on your own timeline, so don’t be too hard on yourself or compare your journey to someone else’s. Everyone’s path looks different, and it’s okay if yours doesn’t look like the person next to you. Keep working towards your goals, give yourself grace, and trust that you’ll get there eventually!
Lailla Burka
Hi! I’m Lailla, a neuroscience student on the pre-med track. I am passionate about neuroscience research, patient care, and helping other students explore the many paths within healthcare. Outside of the office, I enjoy staying active, spending time with family and friends, and working on my small activewear business.
Class Year: Junior
Hometown: Scottsdale, Arizona
Favorite TV shows: The Good Place and Avatar: The Last Airbender
What you want pre-health students to know: Pre-health can sometimes feel overwhelming, but you do not have to have every part of your path figured out at once. Our office is here to support you, answer questions, and help you find opportunities that feel meaningful to you!
Adriana Rios-Cruz
Hi! My name is Adriana! A little about me–I love astronomy and stargazing! I am a Dodgers fan. I love going out to coffee shops in the K-Town area!
Class Year: Senior
Major: Sociology Major, Education and Society Minor (not on a pre-health track)
Hometown: Koreatown, Los Angeles
Favorite musician(s): Daniel Caesar
Favorite TV Show(s): Interstellar, The Hunger Games, You, Spirited Away
What you want pre-health students to know: Always stay curious and ask questions! USC is a space for growth and personal development 🙂
Kyra Dhawan
Hi I’m Kyra! I’m involved in CURAM, TACO, CMBS, SCout, and JEP at USC. Outside of that, I enjoy art, exploring new things, baking, and music!
Class Year: Senior
Major/Minor and Pre-Health track: Neuroscience Major (Minor in Biopharmaceutical Business) on Pre-Medical track
Hometown: Potomac, MD
Favorite Artist(s): Ariana Grande and Rüfüs Du Sol
Show(s): The Office
What I want pre-health students to know: Take everything one step at a time and make sure to have fun!
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Office of Pre-Health Advisement
3641 Watt Way
Hedco Neurosciences Building (HNB), Suite 120
Los Angeles, CA 90089
Visit us: HNB 120 (Hedco Neurosciences Building, Suite 120)
Hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
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