MALIA BROST

Florida Southern College, Lakeland Florida

Course Work:  School of Business 

I am a Dean's List student-athlete at Florida Southern College, where I am studying Business Administration. Amongst numerous colleges, I was recruited and signed to be a student-athlete at Florida Southern College. I like the smaller town atmosphere and warm weather, although sometimes too hot and humid; proximity to beaches is a +!  I plan to earn a degree in business. Who knows, maybe I will make it to one of the women's professional soccer leagues?!

Soccer Management Institute and Link University, Rome Italy

Course Work:  real estate, soccer methodology, business management, and Italian 

I committed as a GAP-Year student athlete to play high level soccer at Soccer Management Institute (now known as Rome City Institute) while taking collegiate courses at Link University. Additionally, I signed to play soccer with Trastevere Calcio Femminile, Rome Italy. I watched my older brother experience the recruiting process and Italy confirmed I wanted my decision to be much like his ... I wanted to be a part of a university and soccer program where I would develop as a player and as a young woman.

Hawaii Preparatory Academy Class of 2021, Kamuela Hawaii

Advanced Course Work:  Spanish 4 Honors, English 10 Honors, AP Human Geography, Algebra II Trig Honors

I attended Hawaii Preparatory Academy! As a student athlete, I was on the Dean's list and graduated with a 3.95 GPA. I loved HPA and enjoy the smaller atmosphere and class sizes, but larger environments do not intimidate me. HPA is a no joke academic school and the work is definitely challenging, but both peer and teacher support is readily available for everyone. Being a Prep school, I experience critical thinking, independence, and a global perspective due to a student body representing over 20 nations. After school activities are required of all students. No surprise, my after school activities are Hula and soccer.

Hawaii Preparatory Academy Middle School, Kamuela Hawaii

Advanced Course Work:  Chinese and Spanish

My middle school experience at Hawaii Preparatory Academy was great, and I learned a lot about myself and friendships. I'm glad my dog Rexi was there growing alongside me. One of my most memorable experiences was a Spanish immersion trip to Costa Rica. I was a bit timid of my homestay, which was awesome; and being uncertain that I could really speak Spanish. But, just like our teachers said we were, my classmates and I were fluent in Spanish!  I spent a lot of time Crossfitting, dancing Hula, and playing club soccer.

Parker School, Kamuela Hawaii

Advanced Course Work:  Spanish

Moving to Hawaii during elementary school was a bit scary for me.  But, like my parents said, "I'd have a new best friend in less than 24 hours" ... and they were right! I was at Parker School only one year, knowing that I would transfer to Hawaii Preparatory Academy the following year, because there would be more athletic opportunities. But at Parker, my class size became even smaller than before, and I liked the additional focus my teachers gave and I became closer with my peers. I was pretty busy this year dancing competitive Hula and playing club soccer

Buena Vista Elementary, Eugene Oregon

Advanced Course Work:  Spanish Immersion

My first 3 years at Buena Vista was full Spanish Immersion. I remember it being challenging, but I was pretty good at it. One of my most memorable elementary experiences was the annual, year end "Fiesta"! I was a student at Buena Vista for 4 years, then my family moved to Hawaii as I entered 5th grade.