Hey, I'm Julia.
Welcome to my portfolio!
This website is designed to tell my story, showcase the work that I have done in my undergraduate degree, and outline my goals after graduation. I hope you take time to look at my work and learn about my story, please get in touch if you have any questions.
"My first two years at school were brutal and at some point, I recognized that achieving an education should not be this mentally taxing, isolating, or stressful for anyone. I became committed to the idea of helping other students so that nobody would have to experience their struggles alone as I had."
Julia Barnes
My Experiences with Mental Health at Michigan Tech, 2021
My Projects
Much of the work I have done in my undergraduate degree was looking at college student mental health over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic. This is something I saw a need for expertise in, so I took courses that would allow me to explore these topics.
My Public Health minor makes me an excellent candidate for future higher education work where I can make informed decisions about the campus populations. My Psychology minor helps me understand human connection, behavior, and how others can thrive in their learning environments. My STC degree ties everything together so I can be an effective, confident, and culturally competent communicator.
Post-Graduation Plans
I will be graduating this summer after I complete my Public Health minor with Track A classes and finishing my STC degree in Seoul, South Korea.
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The work that I have done at Michigan Tech has prepared me to move forward with my plans for graduate school. This upcoming academic year, I will be attending Michigan State University to study Student Affairs Administration in the Department of Higher, Adult, and Lifelong Education. I will continue working in the residence halls as an Assistant Community Director and doing consultations at the Writing Center as a graduate assistant.