Viking Connections: Kayla Dillon
Kayla Dillon works as a full-time research specialist in at UW-Madison studying lucidity in dementia. She primarily manages observational data and mentors undergraduate students.
"I'd love to be a Viking Connection because I offer a unique perspective on taking a gap year(s) to continue exploring your interests/passions. I anticipate returning to school in the near future and have learned to appreciate the value of taking time off of school to really hone in on my long-term goals.
As a first-gen student myself, I understand some of the challenges that come up as you navigate undergrad and life after undergrad. I would love to share some of the wisdom I've gained with others!
I have lots of experience working full-time in research at an R1 academic institution and let me tell you, it is very different from Augie! If anybody is interested in research, I have lots of tips, tricks, and experiences to share for navigating academia. I am also always happy to do mock-interviews or provide connections where I am able to."
Graduation year: 2021
Majors: Biology and Psychology
Campus activities: Augustana Symphonic Band, The Gray Matters Collective, CORE
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