Josh Claassens
Josh Claassens
Year: Senior
Hometown: Kalamazoo, Mich.
High School: Portage Central
Major: Business
Team: Swimming and Diving
Minor: Chinese
Study Abroad: Hong Kong

What is your favorite sports moment at K?
Racing at the MIAA Conference swim meet.

What is your most memorable academic experience at K?
Jazz Explorations class.

Why did you choose to attend Kalamazoo College?
I chose to attend K to study abroad and swim.

What do you enjoy most about road trips during your season?
The shenanigans between teammates.

What is your least favorite thing about road trips during your season?
The smell on the bus.

What is your favorite class and why?
Jazz Explorations because it was my first real glimpse into a world which I never thought I would have any academic interest in. It was a very eye opening experience for me.

Who is your favorite professor and why?
No one favorite, but honorable mentions include Drs. Moffit, Stull, Evan, and Kwon.

Other than the sport you play, what other sports activity are you good at?
I am decent at badminton and water polo and I enjoy a good obstacle course.

Outside of sports, what is your favorite hobby?
Camping and traveling.

What is your favorite meal in the cafeteria?
Karen's omelettes and a glass of milk.

Who is your role model?
Kevin Gates.

What do you enjoy most about practice?
Knowing it will pay off at the league meet.

What do you like least about practice?
Stuffing yourself in a Speedo in the dead of winter to then jump into a freezing cold pool. Lovely.

What are your plans/goals after graduation?
Make my way back to Asia and start my own motivation and leadership training business.