Get to Know Your Student Committee: Clinical Liaison, Aysha Nesbitt

We asked the members of the 2023-2024 Student Committee to answer some questions about themselves to help you get to know who they are and what they do.

What is your school, program, and year? 
The Wright Institute, Clinical Psychology Psy.D, Second Year
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Why psychology and the law? 
Psychology and the law meet at the intersection of healthcare, history, and social justice - three areas I am passionate about. Working at this intersection also provides opportunities to work at individual, community, and system levels, which I value in the pursuit of transformative justice. 

What is your favorite thing about your current graduate program?
I love how social justice-minded and close-knit our community is.

If you were not in graduate school what would you do? 
To be honest, I would probably still be in graduate school but studying something else.

What advice do you have for those applying to graduate school? 
Do your research on the programs and geographical regions you are applying to in order to make sure they align with your interests and lifestyle. Then, get your materials together ahead of time so you aren't too stressed as the deadlines near. Once you submit, take a breath - you’ve got this!

Coffee or tea?
Coffee.

Cats or dogs?
Dogs. I have one named Doug - or Douglas when he's in trouble!

What three words would you use to describe yourself?
Adaptable, curious, and goofy.
 
What is on the top of your bucket list?
My dream is to bike-pack across Italy.
 
What is the worst song, in your opinion?
What Does the Fox Say.

What is the weirdest thing in your home?
A piece of a broken oar from my husband's years as a rower.

Is cheesecake actually cheese pie?
No.
 
Explain your hot take on cheesecake.
I don't know why but the phrase "cheese pie" does not sound appealing. I don't want to eat cheese pie but I do want to eat cheesecake!

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