Nina says she always has been passionate about helping to end hardships and sickness. When she learned that Enactus teams based around the world work to find solutions to such problems, she says she had to get involved. Nina has been an active member of her team for three years and now serves as Team Leader and Project Manager of Hydro Solution. She says her greatest success to date has been creating a source of clean water for 560 children in only three weeks. She plans to graduate in September 2018 with a bachelor’s degree in economics and a master’s degree in social work. 

More about Nina:

• What I’m reading: “The Looting Machine,” by Tom Burgis 
• Theme song: “A Head Full of Dreams,” by Coldplay 
• Who inspires me: Elon Musk 
• Enactus in one word: Chance. 
• Best Enactus moment: “The great moments in Africa which commenced before our victory at the National Cup.” 
• In five years, I will be …” working at the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (hopefully).” 

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When he began his university studies, Alexander also sought to contribute to his community and find ways to grow by challenging himself. He says he found both in Enactus. Active with his team for two years, he now serves as Manager of team project Alfurat. While attending Enactus World Cup 2017 with his team, Alex says he hopes to see great innovations and glean new problem-solving methods. Majoring in computer science and economics, he plans to graduate in July 2018. 

More about Alexander:

• What I’m reading: “Tools of Titans” by Tim Feriss 
• Theme song: “I Can’t Stop,” by Flux Pavilion  
• Who inspires me: William Kamkwamba  
• Enactus in one word: Commitment. 
• Best Enactus moment: “Acquiring a pizza sponsor. Pizza for free at every team meeting!” 
• In five years, I will be … “owning my own tech company.” 

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