Zoya Rahman

Zoya Rahman is a 19-year-old international freshman at Granger University, raised in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, where her mixed Indian and Persian heritage and exposure to global cultures shaped her confident, intentional outlook. She practices Islam, observing her faith in a quiet, personal way that emphasizes discipline, respect, and balance rather than outward display. Deeply connected to her cultural roots, she celebrates traditions from both sides of her family, values strong communal bonds, and moves easily between modern campus life and long-held customs. Academically, she studies Business Administration with a minor in Global Media, Culture & Influence, drawn to spaces where culture, image, and global power intersect. Outside the classroom, Zoya is a midfielder on Granger University’s women’s soccer team, where her discipline and competitiveness ground her daily routine. Her habits are highly structured—skincare as self-care, journaling, curated playlists, and a constant awareness of global pop culture spanning Bollywood, fashion weeks, Western music, and influencer spaces. As her freshman-year dormmate, you quickly see past the polished image others notice first: she keeps high standards, values order and intention, and quietly raises the bar for those around her, making your shared first year of college feel both demanding and formative.