Senior Adrian Wambua of Nairobi, Kenya, plays soccer for the Bulldogs, considering law career

Senior Adrian Wambua of Nairobi, Kenya, is majoring in psychology and criminal justice and minoring in pre-law. He plays soccer for the Bulldogs and is part of the Bulldog Council of Student Athletes. He also works on campus at the Dog House Grill. Wambua said he chose to study at Concordia because he loves small town Seward and the university’s friendly atmosphere. 

“Another important factor was the faith culture in the school,” he said. “I am Christian and wanted a school that practiced it and could hold me steady in my faith.” 

Wambua has a 17-year-old sister and a 10-year-old brother. His father works in South Sudan and his mother runs her own business in Kenya. He was playing soccer in Spain when he was recruited by Concordia Nebraska men’s soccer coach Jason Weides. The pair had talked several times, and Wambua said those meaningful conversations are one thing that made Concordia Nebraska stand out from other universities.  

While he’s enjoyed his time in the classroom and with the soccer team, Wambua said his job has surprised him as a better-than-expected experience, too. 

“As crazy as it may seem, working at the Dog House has been a great experience,” he laughed. “I work with a lot of the internationals, mostly soccer teammates, and have enjoyed my employment there.” 

“My professors have helped me define what my purpose should look like and have guided me to finding it. Concordia is guiding me and supporting me as I consider my next step, which may be law school.”

Wambua credits criminal justice professor Ed Hoffman with providing invaluable insight and encouragement as he considers law school or a possible career in law enforcement. 

“My professors have helped me define what my purpose should look like, and have guided me to finding it,” he explained. “Concordia is guiding me and supporting me as I consider my next step, which may be law school.”  

Whether he’s praying with teammates before soccer games, studying God’s word or simply helping and encouraging others around campus, Wambua said his faith has grown during his time on campus. 

“I love the relationships people have with one another on campus,” he said. “It shows a lot of community strength.” 

At Concordia University, Nebraska, students are prepared for a career in criminal justice or further education such as earning a social work or law degree. Students learn to use scientific perspectives and methodologies to examine society’s response to crime in local communities and around the world.