Feeling at home
Meet the 2024-25 President’s Ambassadors
Josh Webster
Exercise Science and Strength and Conditioning double major
Coaching minor
Sidney, Ohio
Graduation year: 2025
WHY DID YOU CHOOSE BLUFFTON?
I chose Bluffton because I loved the small campus where you know just about everyone you see walking around. I felt more at home at Bluffton, and I could fit in and meet new people easier than if I was at a larger university.
Everyone at Bluffton was very helpful in the transition phase my freshman year when
I was unsure of what to do. Everyone I talked to helped make everything super easy
for me so I didn’t have to stress.
WHY DID YOU CHOOSE YOUR MAJOR? WHAT’S MOST EXCITING ABOUT YOUR CLASSES?
I chose my majors of exercise science and strength and conditioning because I have always loved sports as a kid and have been an athlete all my life. Therefore, I knew that I wanted to do something that involved sports and athletics. I also like to help people whenever possible so I picked athletic training. I will be able to help athletes stay healthy and compete in the sport that they love.
The most exciting part about my classes is that I can be hands on with activities
and apply the information I learn in real life settings. I have been able to practice
techniques for doing health tests and screens to performing drills and assessments.
This allows me to get comfortable doing the skills I need for my career rather than
just reading about it or watching videos. I get to be active and not stuck behind
the desk all the time.
TELL US ABOUT BLUFFTON’S FACULTY, STAFF AND COACHES. ARE THEY HELPING YOU REACH YOUR GOALS?
Bluffton’s faculty, staff and coaches are helping me reach my goals as they are always
willing to help me whenever I have question about schoolwork, career path or just
advice in general. I have had the opportunity to go to conferences with professors
and meet alumni within my interests and find internships opportunities to gain more
experience.
WHAT STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS ARE YOU PART OF? WHY IS IT IMPORTANT FOR YOU TO BE ACTIVE ON CAMPUS?
I am a part of Revive U which is our health and fitness club on campus. It is important
for me to be active on campus because it allows you to make more connections, have
a role in activities that happen on campus and have fun. Being active really helped
me come out of my shell from high school and try things I have never done before and
make my time here at Bluffton more enjoyable. It allows me to make an impact on campus
to make it better for everyone.
ARE YOU A STUDENT-ATHLETE? IF SO, WHICH SPORT(S) DO YOU PLAY, AND WHAT IS THE BEST
PART OF BEING ON A TEAM AT BLUFFTON?
I am a part of the men’s soccer team here at Bluffton University. The best part of being on a team at Bluffton is it gives you a group of people that you will spend more time with than any other group of friends you make on campus. This allows you to really get to know each other and make lifelong connections that can help you in the future.