Hind, born in Central Sudan to a family of eight, happened upon AIMS in a unique way. While studying mathematical science at the University of Khartoum, she picked up a paper her colleague had been using as a fan, only to discover it was an AIMS advertisement. There were only three days to the deadline but she applied and was accepted. In AIMS she found a home full of people from diverse backgrounds, lecturers that did not teach answers but rather how to think about solving problems, and hope to pursue her dreams. (less info)