Join us this Friday at Maggiano's to welcome Julia Carlotto Biral, our 2025-26 GRSP student from Brazil! Julia is hosted this year by Ardy, Lydie and Chloe Bastien, and is studying psychology at Oglethorpe University for the next four years. We aren't going to share too much about Julia here, as that's the purpose of her talk this Friday.

Julia's family has inspired her to try new things - from new recipes (she loves cooking, especially Italian) to visiting new places (sounds like she enjoys hiking and exploring waterfalls and new cities, so put on your thinking caps for places you'd like to share with her).

When asked about GRSP, Julia said, "Participating in GRSP goes far beyond financial support. It’s a chance to be part of a tradition that, for over 70 years, has promoted inclusion, exchange, connection, and care. Being in another country, far from my family, can be challenging, but knowing I’ll have a host family and a support network is truly comforting. Sharing experiences with people my age and learning from those who open their homes to us makes everything more meaningful."