Jaylyn Davis is a sophomore in the University of Connecticut Honors Program. She is majoring in Individualized: Disability and Queer Activism and human rights. She’s also minoring in communication; women’s, gender, and sexuality studies; and English. Jaylyn is a chapter member of Her Campus UConn, and she loves to write about a variety of topics, including motivation, holidays, and entertainment.
At UConn, Jaylyn is pursuing the University Honors Laurette award. She is a UNIV 1784 facilitator, the secretary of the Creative Writing Club, the social media chair of the Honors Council, the president of the Honors Humanities and Arts Collective, the treasurer of Diversability, and a mentor in UConn’s Individualized Major Program. She is also a staff writer in The Daily Campus Life Section, where she writes articles about campus events and media reviews.
In her academic career, Jaylyn wants to get involved in research and design projects that focus on advocating for people with disabilities and people who classify as LGBTQIA+. After graduation, she plans to go to graduate school and get an MA in human rights.
When Jaylyn is not writing, doing homework, or contributing to the college organizations she's a part of, she listens to music, draw, read, and go to the gym. She also loves to travel, snowboard, and meet new people.