Sandube Mwakalinga graduated from Spackenkill High School and is currently a junior at the University at Buffalo majoring in pre-pharmacy. He has maintained a 3.0 GPA and received several honors and scholarships including the Daniel Acker Scholarship. In high school and college, Sandube was involved in various clubs, held leadership positions, and participated in summer research programs. He has also volunteered extensively on and off campus and currently works multiple jobs at the University at Buffalo.