Catheline DODEL

Hi everyone, I’m Catheline, or just Cath (she/her). I’m a full time year 1 UG student in the School of Science, who loves playing volleyball and being artistic. I’m half Hong Kong, and half German, but spent most of my life in various international schools in Mainland China (a few years in Qingdao, but mostly in Shenzhen). Growing up in international schools exposed me to a lot of different people, and their equally diverse cultures. However, moving back to Hong Kong for these past two years has helped me begin reconnecting with my roots.

I joined Spark Global because I’ve experienced how hard it is to truly understand where you belong, especially as an international student, or even just in an international community. In the upcoming year, I hope to contribute to Spark Global’s efforts of organizing opportunities for cultural exchange, and to make Hong Kong feel more like home to everyone in the HKUST community. I look forward to meeting you at the Spark Global events this year, or just around campus:).