{"id":1764,"date":"2024-03-21T01:02:17","date_gmt":"2024-03-21T08:02:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/pre-health\/?page_id=1764"},"modified":"2026-09-02T13:15:15","modified_gmt":"2026-09-02T20:15:15","slug":"office-support-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/pre-health\/office-support-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Office Support"},"content":{"rendered":"\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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\n \n Aliyah Amparan\n\n <\/h3>\n \n \n
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Hi Y’all! My name is Aliyah, and I’m a pre-med biology student with a passion for pediatrics and serving my Hispanic community. I’ve had the opportunity to gain experience through cell culture research and shadowing in Labor & Delivery. I’m involved in TACO Inc, the Emergency Medicine Club, and Latino Students in Medicine. Outside of school, I love listening to music, going to concerts, and drinking matcha.<\/div>\n

Class Year<\/strong>: Junior<\/p>\n

Hometown<\/strong>: San Antonio, Texas<\/p>\n

Favorite musician(s):\u00a0<\/strong>Bleachers<\/p>\n

Favorite TV Show(s):<\/strong> Gossip Girl<\/p>\n

What you want pre-health students to know: <\/strong>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\u00a0to you. Keep working towards your goals, give yourself grace, and trust that you’ll get there eventually!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n <\/div>\n \n

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\n \n Lailla Burka\n\n <\/h3>\n \n \n
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Hi! I\u2019m 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.<\/span><\/p>\n

Class Year:<\/strong> Junior<\/p>\n

Hometown: <\/b>Scottsdale, Arizona<\/p>\n

Favorite TV shows<\/strong>:\u00a0The Good Place<\/em>\u00a0and\u00a0Avatar: The Last Airbender<\/em><\/p>\n

What you want pre-health students to know: <\/b>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!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n <\/div>\n \n

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\n \n Adriana Rios-Cruz\n\n <\/h3>\n \n \n
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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!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Class Year<\/strong>: Senior<\/p>\n

Major<\/strong>: Sociology Major, Education and Society Minor (not on a pre-health track)<\/p>\n

Hometown<\/strong>: Koreatown, Los Angeles<\/p>\n

Favorite musician(s):\u00a0<\/strong>Daniel Caesar<\/p>\n

Favorite TV Show(s):<\/strong> Interstellar, The Hunger Games, You, Spirited Away<\/p>\n

What you want pre-health students to know: <\/strong>Always stay curious and ask questions! USC is a space for growth and personal development \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n <\/div>\n \n

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\n \n Kyra Dhawan\n\n <\/h3>\n \n \n
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Hi I\u2019m 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!<\/p>\n

Class Year<\/strong>: Senior<\/p>\n

Major\/Minor and Pre-Health track<\/strong>: Neuroscience Major (Minor in Biopharmaceutical Business) on Pre-Medical track<\/p>\n

Hometown<\/strong>: Potomac, MD<\/p>\n

Favorite Artist(s): <\/strong>Ariana Grande and R\u00fcf\u00fcs Du Sol<\/p>\n

Show(s)<\/strong>: The Office<\/p>\n

What I want pre-health students to know<\/strong>: Take everything one step at a time and make sure to have fun!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n\n <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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