In this episode of Bulldogs in the Buggy, Father Jim is joined by senior student-athlete Amy Wood for a candid and thoughtful ride across campus that reflects on her DeSales journey and what it truly means to be a Bulldog.
Amy shares how a chance meeting with the softball coaching staff led her to DeSales, why she immediately felt connected to the campus community, and how her experience as a residential student shaped her growth both personally and academically. From her favorite gathering spot at the University Center “DUC” to life in the residence halls, Amy reflects on the relationships that made DeSales feel like home.
The conversation explores her path from elementary education to sport management, highlighting the mentorship of faculty who played a key role in her development. Amy also discusses her 12-credit internship at Villanova University, where she gained hands-on experience in facilities and event operations across multiple sports—an opportunity that helped clarify her professional goals.
As a student-athlete, Amy speaks about balancing academics and athletics, the importance of time management, and the values instilled through Division III sports. She also shares the impact of team service through Special Olympics, emphasizing how service, hospitality, and community are lived out beyond the classroom.
The episode concludes with reflections on being a first-generation college student, the support of her family, the lifelong bonds formed through athletics and friendships, and her hopes that DeSales continues to preserve the close-knit, values-driven culture that defined her four years.
A heartfelt conversation about growth, gratitude, and becoming who you are meant to be, and being that well!
