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      Samuel Muchugia

      Samuel Muchugia

      Meet Samuel Muchugia, junior in La Roche University’s Cybersecurity & Forensics program. Samuel is a recipient of the 2025 Founders Scholarship, La Roche’s most prestigious full-tuition award.

      Hometown:

      Ongata Rongai, Kenya  

      Campus Involvement:

      • Community service initiatives supporting organizations like FarmerGirlEb and Days for Girls.

      Hobbies/Interests/Job outside of La Roche:

      • Cybersecurity labs on TryHackMe and other platforms
      • CompTIA IT Fundamentals Certification
      • Preparing for CompTIA Security+
      • Exploring ethical hacking projects and a summer internship

      Hobbies/Interests/Job outside of La Roche:

      • Technology, coding, and entertainment
      • Watching soccer and the Olympics
      • American football

      What inspired you to choose La Roche, and what has your experience been like so far?

      I chose La Roche University because of its excellent learning environment, great student-to-faculty ratio, and the warm way it welcomes international students. The international scholarship support and caring professors have made my experience both supportive and inspiring. Lastly, La Roche also has strong ratings back home, especially among my friends, which strengthened my confidence in choosing it. 

      What drew you to your field of study?

      I have always been curious about how technology works. After high school, I used to repair phones in my uncle’s workshop, which made me even more interested in how devices and systems function. I began to see the improvements that could be made and how systems could be kept safe from cyber threats.

      Studying cybersecurity allows me to combine integrity, problem-solving, and my desire to help others by keeping people, data, information, and the world safe. 

      What have you learned about yourself or the world during your time at La Roche?

      My time at La Roche has allowed me to embrace different cultures and appreciate perspectives I had never been exposed to. I’ve also learned a lot about myself, especially that I can overcome challenges, adapt quickly, and keep growing even while being far from home. Living and learning in a new environment has strengthened my confidence and independence, and I can navigate the fast-changing world of technology with ease and determination. 

      What are your plans after graduation?

      After graduation, I plan to continue advancing in cybersecurity by earning certifications like CISSP while gaining real-world experience. I’ve seen the importance of safety and integrity, which is why cybersecurity fits me so well.

      I want to use the skills I gain to help others by creating innovations that promote safety—both here and eventually back in Kenya. My long-term goal is to create training programs and job opportunities in technology for underprivileged youth, helping to carry forward La Roche’s mission of service, justice, and global impact.