Spotlight ALUMNI
Class of2022
N J A O K I B U E
UNIVERSITY/ COLLEGE
Iowa Lakes Community College HOBBIES
100% commitment to the game - Football
CURRENT PROFESSION
A Second Year Student & Professional Footballer
I S S U E
We created the Alumni Spotlight In order to highlight our awesome group of individuals that are part of the Brookhurst Alumnus Brookhurst's years of Alumni have been engaging in positive contributions to society, their families and the world. Spotlighting individual members helps us to motivate the current class of students to see the sky is not the limit, more is possible
Alumni Spotlight will be a regular publication on our social media platforms and will lead to the development in the annual Brookhurst Yearbook
Enjoy our first issue
Cheers, George Mathenge A L U M S H E L L O
Q 1
Q 2
What are your fondest memories about your time at Brookhurst International School?
To be honest my favorite memories from my time at Brookhurst was the time I spent with my friends on campus as well as the time I spent representing the school on the football pitch. These are the key core memories I will always have.
Which values did Brookhurst impart on you that have an effect on you today?
Brookhurst imparted various values but the key value I learnt was ‘Timeliness’ Keeping time is crucial in being a footballer Getting to training on time, getting to that through pass on time I value the use of my time everyday
Brookhurst imparted various values but the key value I learnt was ‘Timeliness’. Keeping time is crucial in being a footballer. Getting to training on time, getting to that through pass on time.
“When people succeed, it is because of hard work. Luck has nothing to do with success ”
Diego Maradona
What are you currently up to?
I received a scholarship to follow my football dream at Iowa Lakes Community College in America. Prior to joining the college I was in Spain playing for a club called CDA Navalcarnero. The European experience was crucial in shaping the vision for my football career. Currently, playing NCAA football has been a pleasant challenge.
Q 4
Tell us about your transition to university life in another country? What has been your experience?
Transition to life after Brookhurst has been eye opening. I spent some time in Europe and it was a big cultural and language change. I found it was nice getting out of my comfort zone and being able to see how different countries are to Kenya. Being at Iowa Lakes and competing in NCAA football has been a great footballing experience.
Q 5
What advice would you give a Brookhurst graduate looking to study abroad?
To keep it brief I would advice them to enjoy doing what they LOVE and be open to do different experiences abroad because you are only young once.
Focus on what sparks the imagination and joy in you. Don’t live in your bubble. Travel and see the world. Experience new things in your lives.
UNIVERSITY/COLLEGE
EUDiagonalCampus,BarcelonaSpain
UNIVERSITY
I S S U E
We created the Alumni Spotlight In order to highlight our awesome group of individuals that are part of the Brookhurst Alumnus Brookhurst's years of Alumni have been engaging in positive contributions to society, their families and the world. Spotlighting individual members helps us to motivate the current class of students to see the sky is not the limit, more is possible
Alumni Spotlight will be a regular publication on our social media platforms and will lead to the development in the annual Brookhurst Yearbook
Enjoy our 14th issue
Cheers, George Mathenge A L U M S H E L L O
Q 1
What are your fondest memories about your time at Brookhurst International School?
My fondest memories from my time at Brookhurst are the sports events, trips and being the sport’s captain at that time I enjoyed the sports tournaments hosted by the school ,which left a lasting impression on me The spirit of competition was instilled in me at the school
Which values did Brookhurst impart on you that have an effect on you today? Q 2
Brookhurst taught me the importance of values such as discipline, resilience, teamwork, creativity, respect These values continue to guide me today, especially in my professional and personal life They’ve helped me overcome challenges and build meaningful relationships with others
I enjoyed the sports tournaments hosted by the school ,which left a lasting impression on me. The spirit of competition was instilled in me at the school.
“The biggest things in life have been achieved by people who, at the start, we would have judged crazy”
Arsene Wenger
Q 4
Q 3
What are you currently up to?
Currently, I'm in a university in Barcelona studying sports management and focused on my football career. It’s been a rewarding journey, and I’m constantly growing and learning. Feels great to know I’m achieving goals that I have set for myself in a career that I love.
Tell us about your transition to university life in another country? What has been your experience?
Transition to life after Brookhurst has been eye opening. The transition to life in Spain has been extremely exciting with a bit of challenges mainly from the language barrier . Despite the challenges, I’ve gained a deeper understanding of the benefits of experiencing a different culture. By the way in Barcelona people speak Spanish and Catalan. The weather is amazing though.
Q 5
What advice would you give a Brookhurst graduate looking to study abroad?
I would advise a Brookhurst graduate to be open minded and take advantage of such opportunities . Embrace the differences, be persistent, and network as much as you can. Playing abroad requires resilience and flexibility, but it can be incredibly rewarding
Message To Class Of 2024
Be real to yourself know what you want in life and go for it At the stage you guys are in right now you will have a lot of peer pressure so try being a leader not a follower your friends shouldn't influence your decision making especially when you think is the right thing to do. I remember Mr. Mathenge telling us that most of the people we roll with in school will not always be with you when you leave school, this so true most of your friends with have different paths in life
Focus on your study because the final grades you make is going to be yours alone. Cherish these years this is a time to build lifelong memories and the right friendships Keep working hard, and the future will unfold in ways you may not expect!
