Julian grew up in a home with a mother who was mentally ill and a father who was an alcoholic. When the domestic violence became too much, Julian and his mother lived in shelters until she was admitted to a psychiatric hospital. Julian moved in with his grandparents and focused on school, community service, and philanthropy. He is an advocate for other students and wrote a grant to raise funds to help homeless youth receive mentoring and peer support. Mayor Gavin Newsom recently awarded Julian with the Youth Warrior Leadership award and someday, Julian hopes to become a teacher. Julian is waiting to hear from UCLA and UC San Diego.

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