Meet Laila Sites '29
09/11/2026
President’s Ambassadors provide campus tours to prospective students, sit on student panels at admissions events, greet special campus guests, and engage with alumni and donors at special events.
Laila Sites
Major: Social work and psychology double major
Hometown: Delphos, Ohio
Graduation year: 2029
Why did you choose Bluffton?
I chose Bluffton because it is close to my hometown and family, as I wanted to still be able to see my family and watch my brothers in sports. I also chose Bluffton because when I walked onto campus everyone was very welcoming and made it feel like home. Lastly, I chose Bluffton’s volleyball program because Coach Yarnell was a coach I wanted to play for due to his positive energy. I felt that choosing this program would still allow me to focus on academics and enjoy playing volleyball!
Why did you choose your major? Are your classes helpful?
I chose my majors because I have always had a dream to work in the mental health field and think that we need more people in these fields. The classes that I am taking currently are very helpful and are preparing me well for my future.
What type of job do you want following graduation? What are your career goals?
I want to get my doctorate following graduation here at Bluffton. Currently my career goals are to become a clinical psychologist, and I am interested in a field that specializes in child trauma.
Tell us about Bluffton’s faculty, staff, and coaches. Are they helping you reach your
goals?
Bluffton’s faculty, staff and coaches have been great in helping me reach my goals. My advisors have done an amazing job at talking with me about my career path and how to reach my career goals. My professors have been great about answering questions and working with me if I must miss any classes due to my sport to make sure I am staying on track in the classroom. My coaches have also done an amazing job at reminding us that school comes first and emphasizing the importance of our studies.
What student organizations are you part of? Why is it important for you to be active
on campus?
I think it is important to be active on campus and to be engaged in the decisions around campus that have an influence on your college experience.
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 apart of the volleyball team on campus. The best part of being a part of this team is that you have built in friendships that will become like family to you. We spend a lot of time with our team, and it was nice to come on campus and already have friends moving in!