"Supporting Julia is a joy because she is an outstanding student with a magnetic personality. Julia is from Brazil, but she speaks perfect English and is one of the first students in class to raise her hand and ask questions or make comments about subjects being discussed. Even though she is very busy and has so much on her plate, she doesn’t get discouraged and is always on time with her work and engages with her fellow students daily.I love seeing her in class, since she is always smiling and relating to others by listening and giving positive feedback. I have no doubt that she will be extremely successful in whatever challenges she takes on. I am grateful to have this type of mindset in my classroom."
Professor Anne Jakowenko
"I had the privilege to work with Júlia at Syracuse University. Together we led a course for first-year students by facilitating conversations, community building activities, and discussion important values related to identity. Júlia took the lead on helping students build relationships with one another through engaging ice breakers and activities. She also was able to teach the group on difficult subjects. Júlia is a team player and connects well with others. She has grown in her ability to facilitate healthy conversations by asking good questions and giving clear instructions. I would recommend Júlia for a leadership position where she is able to lead and educate others."
Rev. Devon Bartholomeu
"Julia Brandao was a student in my Moral Philosophy class at Syracuse University in the Spring of 2024. Julia is the kind of student that you're always happy to see walking into the classroom because you know she is going to contribute substantially to the conversation and you're going to have a good class. Her academic work was always excellent. Julia has several traits that make her stand out among her peers. Julia is curious and willing to ask cutting questions to get to the heart of problems. Julia is brave enough to venture into sensitive topics that others might shy away from. Having difficult conversations is necessary for social and personal growth and Julia was more than willing to engage in that growth. Julia is humble, measured, and grounded but once she sees a flaw in someone's reasoning she will respectfully and confidently pursue a logical resolution to the problem. If you show her that she's wrong, Julia is self-aware enough to accept her mistakes – a rare and most valuable trait. Julia is the kind of person you want by your side."
Professor Jags Singh
"I am writing to express how truly remarkable Julia is. Her kindness shines through in the way she treats others, always showing empathy and respect. Julia’s intelligence is evident in her ability to grasp concepts quickly and apply them thoughtfully, and her vivacious energy brings positivity and enthusiasm to every task she undertakes. Moreover, her unwavering hard work and determination is inspiring; she consistently gives her best effort, no matter the challenge. Julia is a wonderful example of what it means to balance heart, intellect, and perseverance. She was simply a pleasure to teach."
Professor Fabiola Tedesco
"Energy, enthusiasm, team player and most importantly creative smarts; all these traits epitomize Julia and her contributions to the projects in our Big Ideas class. Touting the sights and sounds of a beach experience, Julia's work on the Simply Pop business took her project to the next level, and earned her and her team high praise and top marks from her fellow classmates. It is clear Julia has a promising future in the marketing world. Expect great things from Julia, because you will get nothing less."
Professor Carrie Riby
"I worked with Júlia in Spring 2025, when she was one of roughly 150 students in my large undergraduate lecture course Human Geographies (GEO 171). In a class that size, it can be difficult to meet students one-on-one, but students always stand out by virtue of their engagement during lecture and work outside the classroom. Júlia has been an outstanding participant in the course. She was always engaged in lecture and was equally curious and focused in our office hour discussions. Beyond that, her essays and exams have been very good. These qualities will take her far in whatever field she pursues."
Professor Timur Hammond
I had the pleasure of having Julia in my Intro to Graphic Design class. I already knew she had a sense of design once she turned in her first project. She is quick to learn any applications and able to implement what you teach her immediately. She has a great attitude and work ethic. Any company would be lucky to have her!
Professor Jannie Huang