Nadwa Hussein is a fourth-year student at the University of Minnesota where she is pursuing majors in both Asian & Middle Eastern Studies and Studies in Cinema & Media Culture. Her academic focuses include archival studies and film studies, largely influenced by her Somali heritage, which has helped drive her interest in preserving art as well as cultural histories and artifacts. She aspires to pursue graduate studies and specialize in conservation and preservation. Outside of her academic interests, she is passionate about global cinema, literature, and music, especially works from East Africa.