WINS Mentor
Full Name: Julia Mergel
Major: Mathematics
Preferred Pronouns: she/her
Hometown: Princeton Junction, NJ
- What is your favorite activity to do in Austin? Some things I enjoy doing in Austin is barton springs, visiting coffee shops like Mozart's and wakesurfing.
- What is one meal in Austin that everyone absolutely has to try at least once in their lives? I haven't been many places, but close to campus I really like Cabo Bob's and Les Bobos Crepes. Pizza press and the lucky lab coffee shops are good too.
- Where is your favorite place to study? When the weather is nice, I like to study outside. I also like to study in the Union, the engineering building, and GDC.
- What is your favorite way to de-stress? To destress, I like to be active. Some of my favorite things to do are dancing, surfing/wakesurfing, skateboarding, or going to the gym. When I'm really tired, I like to listen to music or play piano.
- One piece of advice for incoming freshmen? I would advice to get ahead on work early on in the semester to make it easier once there is more work and commitments, and also to build good habits. At the same time, definitely explore clubs and Austin early in the year to meet people and find something you would like.