Meet the Staff: Julia Barnett

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Julia Barnett
Admissions Counselor
jbarnett@mblayst.com

Biography

Julia is a recent graduate of Vassar College, having majored in Political Science and French and Francophone Studies. Born in Virginia, she spent the majority of her life abroad in Belgium and the United Kingdom before returning stateside to attend college. During her time at Vassar, Julia split her time between spearheading a non-competitive running club and serving as the Senior Tour Guide Intern at the Admissions Office. This work experience sparked an interest in the field of college admissions due to the collaboration, community, and excitement that can be found through the application and admissions process. In her professional career at Barnard, Julia hopes to continue her engagement with determined and passionate prospective students from around the country and abroad.
Julia uses she/her/hers pronouns.

Reading Territories

Domestic: New Jersey (excluding Southern and Bergen County), New York (Catskills, Central New York, Hudson Valley, Southern Tier, and Rockland County)
International: Central Asia (Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan)

Fun Facts

Why did you choose to work at Barnard?

Having graduated from a college with a strong history of empowering women, it was important to me to continue my engagement and communication with those who strive to learn and live in a similar atmosphere. I immediately recognized the importance Barnard places on hearing and amplifying the voices of women and specifically crafting unique opportunities in higher education through which their students can be inspired, creative, and transformative.

What is your favorite book?

After finalizing my recent move to NYC, I celebrated by buying the book When Women Ran Fifth Avenue by Julie Satow, and it has since become one of my favorites. I also love—and relate to—Talking As Fast As I Can by Lauren Graham (a Barnard alumna!).

What is your favorite thing to do in NYC?

I love going for runs in Morningside and Riverside Park (both very close to campus!) I’m also very excited to try all the bagel shops in my neighborhood in hopes of finding the best one!

What is your favorite place on campus?

The patio outside of Liz's place to cool down in the shade on a hot day.

What is a random fun fact about yourself?

I recently started making sourdough!