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Katherine Ziska

2012-13 Outbound to Switzerland

Hometown: Odessa, FL

School: Sickles High School

Sponsor: District 6890, FL

Host: District TBA, Switzerland

Katherine's Bio

Hello, Hallo, Guten Tag! My name is Katherine Ziska and I am 16 years old. I learned about rotary through a soccer teammate who now is in Spain. When I first heard about it I was all for it because I love to travel, but my mom was more couscous because she didn't want me to move out two years early. So it soon faded from my mind until I realized that the due date for the exchange application was drawing nearer. I approached the subject with my mom and after thinking about the amazing opportunity it was decide that if I really wanted to go that she could not stop me from doing something that I really wanted to do. Now I am currently hosting an exchange student from Brazil. Her name is Gabi and she has taught me a lot about the sharing space, being an ambassador for one’s country and, how to find similarities in people who are the complete opposite of you. I have two dogs and three siblings, Kyser, age 18, Emma, age 11, and John, age 9. I play soccer competitively and Ping-Pong for fun. My other hobbies are art, reading, photography, writing, and almost every outdoor activity you can imagine. Ever since I was little I have loved to travel and explore. I was one when I learned how to swim, and two when I learned how to ride a bike, I am generally a fast learner and enjoy learning. My favorite subjects in School are science and English. My education is a funny thing because not only do I go to Sickles high school, but I also go to St. Pete College, and I home school. This verity of education has given me more experience and learning opportunities then I otherwise would have.

I am so grateful for being given this opportunity and relish the chance to share my knowledge with others and give them an idea of what America is about. I look forward to becoming a better person and a global citizen through this experience.