Before coming to Samford, Aiya was a member of the National Honor Society, Beta Club, and Mu Alpha Theta. During high school, she was the vice president of the Bridging Cultures Club and one of the team captains for the Homewood track and field team. In her four years as an undergraduate, Aiya plans to study Biology and Spanish. Post-graduation, Aiya aims to attend medical school to earn her M.D. in hopes to help and heal people from all backgrounds.