Meet Julia!

Name: Julia Lima Gonzalves
Age: 18
Where are you from? Fortaleza, Brazil
School: Christus College, in Brazil
Major: Law

How long have you lived in the U.S.?
6 weeks

How long have you lived at MIH?
6 weeks

What brought you to Lancaster County?
The English classes here at MIH

How did you learn about MIH?
From my mom, because she worked with an exchange program and knew about MIH.

What is your favorite food?
sushi

What do you enjoy doing in your free time?
Reading (especially romance), listening to music, watching movies

What was something that surprised you when you first came to the U.S.?
The weather - it was hotter than I thought it would be!  The food - it’s very different.  The menu always has something sweet.  In Brazil it’s always more salty.  They also eat more chicken and turkey rather than beef.

What are some words that describe you?
Shy, funny, smart, extroverted (with my friends)

When you finish school, what do you want to do?
be a promoter (a specific field in law)

What do you like about MIH?
I really like the people here & the way that they treat us.  I’m enjoying the English classes alot, and I really like the setting here.