Chat with an Otterbein Ambassador – Joshua Goshay ’27

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Major: Political Science

Minor: Leadership

High School: Beechcroft High School

Home Town: Columbus, OH

Extra Curriculars/Involvement at Otterbein:
I am the Interim Vice President For campus group Men of Vision (MOV), I am also the treasurer of MOV as well. I am a part of Otterbein University Student Government (OUSG) I am a second-year class senator, serving on the diversity & inclusion committee.

Do you have a job on campus?
I work as a cardinal caller: I contact students who are interested in Otterbein, asking if they have any questions, and encouraging them to apply. I am also a campus tour guide. I am responsible for leading guided tours, communicating with prospective students and their families, providing excellent customer service, and sharing the history of the university. Also, I am Student Staff in the Office of Social Justice & Activism. Utilizing strong organizational and communication skills, I coordinate events and meetings. I also coordinate the OSJA after hours, which are after 5:00 p.m.

Are you part of the Honors program at Otterbein?
No

Have you been involved in research at Otterbein?
No

Have you studied abroad while at Otterbein?
No

What are your plans after graduation?
I plan to either to start an internship with the Ohio Statehouse or the White House. Another possibility is going to graduate school, or getting right into my job field.

What is your favorite spot around town (Columbus, Westerville, etc)?
My favorite spots are Koblé Grill and the Graeter’s in Uptown.

What is your favorite event or tradition at Otterbein?
My favorite event is First-Flight. It allowed me to make friends before school started and it was just a fun time.