Hi, I’m Julie
I’m a volleyball player passionate about music and sciences. I intend to make my place in this world. Hope and a lot of hard work are leading me to my dreams, as big as they are.
Who Am I
College student
I’m a freshman waiting to begin my own life. I love maths and sciences, and I'm pursuing a biology major.
Volleyball Player
I play volleyball since I’m 7. I play as an opposite hitter, but also as a middle blocker. For six years, I’ve been the captain of my team.
Musician
I love music, it's one of my biggest passions. I play piano and drums, and I sing. I love performing and vibrating with the public during concerts. Sharing my passion is fantastic.
Sport photographer
I have been taking pictures of professional and amateur sports events for two and a half years now. I love depicting fabulous moments for people to remember and be proud of their achievements.
Animal lover
Animals have always surrounded me, and it inspired me to work in a dog shelter as a volunteer. It’s refreshing and meaningful to take care of abandoned animals who just wait for a good person to come.
Cookie baker
Once, my brother asked me how I would manage to take care of myself after leaving my parent’s house. So, I started learning how to cook and developed a real passion for baking. My favorite sweets are cookies and muffins.
My biography
I was raised on a sailing boat, an unconventional upbringing that set the stage for a life marked by constant movement and exploration. Early on, I found myself attending a Greek school at the age of two, only to cross the sea and return to France by the time I was four and a half. But we continued sailing for more than a decade after that, spending every summer and every holiday on the sea. Living on the boat meant continuously discovering new cultures, food, and people around the Mediterranean Sea.
During this perpetual journey, I cultivated a social spirit, forming connections and friendships through the diverse locales we encountered. Life was a tapestry woven from the stories and perspectives of those we met. In the company of joyful and caring individuals, I learned to appreciate every fleeting moment.
This upbringing instilled in me a deep desire to make the most of life’s every minute. Volleyball became my outlet, a realm of encouragement and collectiveness where victories, defeats, laughter, and shared passion became the norm. The sport introduced me to resilient individuals whose strength and determination inspired me, proving that nothing is truly impossible.
But there exists also a softer side of me that expresses feelings and emotions through music. Tears forming in people’s eyes or witnessing the elderly dance to the rhythm of “Highway to hell” serves as a testament to the extraordinary power of shared emotions.
Beyond the realms of sports and music, my emotions find an outlet in contributing to a dog shelter and capturing timeless moments through sport photography. The exaltation of a dog running excitedly or a mother expressing gratitude for the memories captured mirrors the sense of accomplishment and pride derived from positively impacting someone’s life.
In the still-minimal lapse of my existence, I find inspiration and fulfillment through a myriad of experiences, constantly fueling my imagination, energy, and passion for a meaningful life.
Education
High school
Lycée Albert Camus à Fréjus - 2021 - 2024
I chose physics, mathematics and biology as my main courses. I've also taken an advanced mathematics.
Middle School
Collège Villeneuve à Fréjus - 2017 - 2021
Experience
Babysitter
2021-2023
I currently take care of people’s children to let them have a break or a dinner. Sometimes it can be a little bit hard be the laughs worth it. I’m attentive, and caring and love to play with them.
Dog shelter volunteer
2020-2023
Every holiday, I volunteer in a dog shelter, taking the dogs for long walks and cleaning their boxes. It’s a fantastic way to spend vacations where you feel you're truly useful.
Homework help for kids
2023
It's really satisfying helping people who really want to learn and improve themselves. At different level, it enhances your patience.
Sport photographer
2021 - today
I’ve worked as a sports photographer in several events, always in a rush, having to depict the most amazing moments of the competition but also capturing the intense and meaningful times of emotion, joy, pride, courage, and determination.
Accomplishments & Awards
Played as a drummer at the charity concert raising funds for local nurses' Cambodia expedition
December 2023
Official photographer at the French Volleyball Cup finals M18
Mai 2023
Won the national beach volley championship
June 2019
Miscellaneous Skills & certificates
Boating & driving license
Languages
French, English, Spanish, Polish
Volleyball referee
Music diploma
Solfege, Drums, Piano, Vocals
So blessed to have had the chance to shoot 2 games of the best handball player of the world – Mr. Nicola Karabatic … before he retires at the end of this season