Vanina is described as an outstanding learner who exhibits continuous courage and zeal to take on academic challenges. When faced with difficult concepts, she tirelessly seeks understanding by asking difficult questions and applying it to real life situations. Stemming from a deep interest in software programming, Vanina founded the Coding Club at her high school, where she partnered with various technology companies and professionals to come and share their expertise. Naturally, her love for computer science saw her emerge at the top of the class. When she’s not cracking codes and developing software programs, Vanina can be found volunteering with the Gashora Health Centre and Girl Up, a UN based organization which aims to empower girls. Passionate about computer science and the development of her home country, Vanina envisions a future where disadvantaged students will be able to access learning resources and information such as textbooks on mobile phones and home computers. She believes that a degree in computer science will equip her with the necessary skills to advance the technology industry in Rwanda, and allow her to build a software application to make educational resources more accessible. Vanina will represent Rwanda most proudly by promoting diversity and raising awareness for issues and opportunities in Africa during her time at UBC.