Josh Roadifer is a senior Outdoor Education major here at BHSU. He was awarded a national scholarship last year from the National Association of Interpretation to attend the National Interpreter's Workshop. This past summer he did his internship in Badlands National Park. We recently asked Josh a few questions to get to know more about him.

Josh Roadifer - Senior Outdoor Education Major

Q: Why Outdoor Education?
Josh: I noticed Outdoor Education a couple of years before I started the courses and was scared of the biology classes. After transferring a couple of times and taking some time off I decided that it was time to start the OE program. I have always liked the outdoors and would love to work in an outdoor setting, and this seemed to be a good place to start.

Q: What are your areas of Interest?
Josh: I've always been a huge camper, or maybe it is now a tenter! I love to hike and be outside. I also like motorcycle riding; I have been across the country a number of times on my motorcycle and want to do more. I love to travel and meet new people and see great places around the world.

Q: What achievements are you personally proud of?
Josh: Before I started the Outdoor Education program at BHSU I was an average student paying for college out of my pocket with no financial aid. After I started the program I started to apply for scholarships and started making the dean's list. I've been on the dean's list four times and I was awarded three scholarships--a national one, a regional one, and a local one, all different amounts. I have become a member of the professional organization the National Association for Interpretation. Through this organization I earned my Certified Interpretive Guide certification. I have also become a certified water safety instruction and a life guard at BHSU.