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Portrait of Dakota Layfield

Honor Society® member

Dakota Layfield

  • biomedical sciences
  • Class of 2021
  • Ocean Springs, Mississippi

Member since November 2020

About

I am a high school senior transitioning to USM to study Biomedical Sciences. I plan on doing cross country, study abroad, and staying involved in clubs in college. My favorite hobbies are reading, traveling, and drawing.

Education

  • Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College

    allied health sciences

    2020 – 2021

  • Saint Martin High School

    Student

    2017 – 2021

Honors and awards

  • Honor Roll

    I earned this award for maintaining A’s and B’s throughout the school year.

  • perfect attendance

    I earned this for attending school everyday throughout the school year without tardies and checkouts.

  • Student of the Month

    I earned this award for my outstanding effort in my medical class and being helpful to students and teachers.

Goals and interests

Career goal

I am planning on studying Biomedical Sciences and Psychology to earn my degree in Neuroscience. After I earn my doctorate degree in Neuroscience, I plan on earning my certification and residency as well as job shadowing to learn more about Neurosurgery.

Graduate school interests

John Hopkins University
Stanford University
Harvard University

Outside the classroom

My favorite hobbies include reading, writing, traveling, spending time with family and friends, and participating in community service activities.

Languages

  • English (US) Advanced
  • Spanish Intermediate

Additional information