Welcome!

Hi! My name is Jayla James and I am a current student at the University of Texas, majoring in Communication Studies on the Human Relations track, and minoring in Business Foundations. I am passionate about learning and growing both personally and professionally, so I hope this website shares some insight about who I am and what inspires me!

Jayla's Spring 2026 Weekly Schedule

Websites I Like

Times can get tough as a full time student, so here are some resources that have made my first year at UT much easier.

• Google Calender: Being organized and having a routine is very important to me to stay on track, so utilizing Google Calender was extremely beneficial. It is very easy to use and personalize, and I love having everything I need in one place.
• UT Austin Reddit: The UT Austin subreddit allows people to ask and answer questions, share photos and experiences, and connect with upcoming, current, and past students/faculty. Although not always credible, this community can provide alot of valuable, updated information!
• Canva: My major often requires presentations and/or speeches, so Canva has come in very handy for creating aesthetically pleasing slideshows, infographics, and other visual aids.

More about Jayla

Since so much of my time goes towards school and work, I truly value my freetime. Below I have listed some of my interests, with example youtube videos attatched!

• I love staying active, whether it is by weightlifting, running, hiking, or playing sports. My favorite sport is definitely water polo; I played all throughout high school and eventually became a team captain. Many people that I have met haven't heard much about the sport, so this is one of my favorite games to show them!
• Another passion of mine is music. From exploring new artists, attending live shows, or learning how to play instruments, music has always played a huge role in who my life. I also love creating mixes of my favorites, and listening to other people's mixes to discover more.
• I love watching true crime documentaries, videos, and podcasts in my freetime. Rotten Mango is one of my favorite podcasters; she deep dives into unpopular and popular stories, interviews people, reports feedback from court hearings, and more.
• Along with these hobbies, I love my job. I work as a bobarista shift leader in Houston, TX at Busy Bee Boba; this mainly consists of making different coffees, smoothies, teas, and toppings such as boba and foams. This video shows how homemade boba is prepared!

Thank you for visiting!