Narrative Essay On Julia

Knowledge is nothing without someone to share it with, so meeting new people and bonding over mutual interests and the desire to be educated is one of the best parts of any summer program. I can remember meeting Julia, and it was almost like I had already imagined her and knew who she was before she introduced herself. Julia is from La Masica, Atlantida, Honduras. Julia came to the United States for school several years ago but she goes back to Honduras every summer, and I just wish she would take me with her. I could hear the stories about her three brothers and two sisters all day long. She and her two older brothers are the only ones from her family in the United States, and she says that they are very blessed. She once told me about how their entire family would come to her house and every time she turned a corner a little cousin or aunt …show more content…
Julia took the class that pertained to 20th century architecture, urban development, art, and design in Barcelona. I think our friendship grew out of the mutual desire to improve our ability to speak the other’s first language. We both enjoy dance and our favorite equipo de fútbol is F.C. Barcelona, which of course led to many inside jokes about players on the team and Real Madrid. Julia taught me about Honduran culture and Spanish Internet slang, but the real lessons were not the ones that she is aware she taught. Julia brought with her laughter, confidence, and a go-with-the-flow attitude that I am sure I needed. After a long and stressful school year, Julia was the fresh water that reminded me not to race and fight life, but to stroll with it. I imagine Julia left with some of my goofy spontaneity, plenty of English slang, new determination, and love for taking on new challenges. Meeting people from around the world is a dream for me, and my friendship with Julia made that dream a reality. One day when I am able to check Honduras off my list of places to visit, I will remember Julia and how she made