Hi, my name is Katie Dishner and I am 20 years old. I grew up in Greenwich, CT with my mom, dad, and younger sister Jackie. Jackie is a current high school senior, but as of next year she will be attending Wake Forest University.
My family moved to London, UK in 2012. London is an incredible city, and I am so fortunate to be able to live there and experience its rich culture.
I feel a strong affiliation with Jackson Hole, Wyoming as I ski there every winter and hike there every summer. My parents plan on retiring there, which is great for me because I will always have a house to live in when I visit.
I am currently a student at Dartmouth College where I study Psychology. I am hoping to become a clinical psychologist and work specifically in criminal behavior. I am also passionate about global health and want to pursue research in the field.
I love to be outside and do all things outdoorsy- skiing, hiking, canoeing, and camping. I especially love to run and have completed four half marathons and one full marathon. I love dogs and have my own named Lucy. I love to read, especially mysteries. I am fun-loving and is always down to eat and hang with friends.
Sobre me
Hola, me llamo Katie Dishner y tengo veinte años. Yo crecí en Greenwich, CT con mi mama, padre, y hermana menor Jackie. Jackie fue aceptado a Wake Forest University y va a asistir este universidad el año que viene.
Mi familia se mudé a London, UK en 2012. London es un ciudad increíble. Soy muy fortunado que yo vivo en London y puedo experimentar la cultura.
Me encanta Jackson Hole, Wyoming porque yo esquio ahí todos los inviernos y voy en excursionismos todos los veranos. Mis padres quieren jubilarse en Jackson Hole.
Soy un estudiante de Dartmouth College donde yo estudio Psicología. Espero ser un psicóloga clínica y trabajo en comportamiento criminal. Tambien, estoy apasionado sobre mundial de la salud y quiero hacer investigación en este asignatura.
Me encanta estar fuera y hace todos las cosas “outdoorsy”- esquiar, excursionismos, piragüismo, and acampada. Me gusta correr y ha completado cuarto media maratón y uño maratón completo. Me gusta perros y poseo un perro llamada Lucy. Me encanta leer, pero mis libros favoritos son misterios. Yo soy divertido y me gusta comer y paso el tiempo con amigos.
Why I took LACS 20:
I think an important aspect of education is being able to apply what you have learned. That is what immediately drew me to LACS 20 and the CCESP. To be educated about the politics and development of Latin America and then be able to go and work in Nicaragua is incredible. Even though we will only be there for a short period of time, the work we will be doing is substantial. Everything we do (no matter how small) will end up being a part of something bigger. In this way, it does not matter that our stay is short because our service will help in the long run. This is a real service-learning trip (with the learning occurring before, during, and after the trip). We are not merely invaders, we have a purpose and meaning that is supplemented by our learning. As someone who is pursuing the Global Health Certificate, this trip will enable me to see firsthand how this type of work can impact people. I am excited to be part of this adventure.
