Julia comes from the small town of Ozorków and is studying two degree programs at Stanford University. She is a polyglot — fluent in eight languages and currently learning two more. She works as a research assistant on numerous academic projects, including a book on the wartime experiences of women in Eastern Europe in the 20th century. She is actively involved in the Hoover Institution archives, participates in research work, and assists in lectures in the field of somnology. At the same time, she volunteers with organizations that support high school students applying to the world’s top universities.
Thanks to the support of the Foundation, Julia is able to continue her development at Stanford within a combined master’s degree program. Her interest in Eastern Europe is further developed through academic conferences (she has presented at Georgetown University, NYU, and Yale, among others), continued research at the Hoover Institution, and internships at international think tanks. She is also expanding her expertise in cybersecurity, with a particular focus on disinformation regulation. In addition, she is learning Persian and deepening her knowledge of war reparations.
Julia has long been involved in supporting high school students aspiring to study at top universities worldwide. For five years, she has been active in Polish and Ukrainian non-governmental organizations, where she shares her experience and supports applicants throughout the admissions process. She is also a member of the board of the 13th Class Foundation — an initiative aimed at strengthening the Polish education system by encouraging high school students to develop through extracurricular activities.