On the surface of it, Gianni and Rebekah are two of the thousands of students who are currently pursuing their studies at the University of Malta.
But once you get to know them, you'll find out that their passion for educational excellence co-exists with an equally fervent eagerness for sports.
They are both members of the UM Rowing Club, Malta's first Club of its kind, which, after just five years in existence, is achieving significant goals when it comes to inclusivity.
Watch the above interview for a better insight into how rowing is propelling these students into devoted student-athletes.