My name is Layla Abdallah and I am a senior majoring in journalism and media studies with a minor in general history. I would describe myself as a passionate leader and community activist committed to making change in regards to hyper local issues such as the lead in Newark water and the gentrification of my birthplace. I was born in Newark and raised in East Orange and Jersey has always been my home. I love both cities and will never forget my roots.
On a macro level, I am a Black woman dedicated to my job, my education, and my community. Currently, I work at a bookstore that specializes in being accessible to the special needs community. As a member of multiple student organizations at Rutgers, I have had many opportunities to enhance my interpersonal skills; which I take pride in. I am the middle child of three which makes my life exciting all the time. In my free time, which is rare, I watch football, read tons of books, go to the movies, and I have recently gotten into painting. Taking 19 credits, working 23-32 hours a weekend, and maintaining my E-board positions has made me appreciate all the time I spend with my family and friends more and more as I aim to graduate this May.
Football, Family, and Food. Those three things have shaped me into the woman I am today and have solidified what I want to do with my future. After college, I plan on working as a sports journalist and then pursuing my dream of going to law school. My goal in life is to be remembered as someone who made a change for their community and the youth of inner cities.
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