Hi! My name is Bahiyyih Grant. I’m from Atlanta, Georgia, and also lived in Ethiopia for a few years. I have a brother who’s just a year younger than me, one of my closest friends, and also at Duke! A fun fact is that I was homeschooled in middle school - an experience that gave me a deep appreciation for learning and knowledge.
My family originally comes from Iran, and this background provides a lot of context for how I perceive different aspects of my identity. In Iran, Baha’is and women both face severe oppression. These examples serve as a reminder advocate for justice in the spaces I’m in and take advantage of the opportunities I’ve been given.
Before starting college, I took a gap year during which I volunteered at the Baha’i World Centre in Haifa, Israel. I developed a deeper appreciation for my faith and was also lucky to interact with people from so many different life backgrounds (80+ countries!).
I love running and being outdoors - I try to run most races in Durham and take advantage of North Carolina’s beaches and forests quite often. I’m studying civil engineering on the environmental track - I’m interested in how water distribution can be optimized to meet local needs and serve as a means of conflict resolution.
I love being a part of the Baldwin Scholars program and a community so committed to empowerment and meaningful leadership. Through Baldwin, I’ve had the opportunity to be surrounded by women who are fully dedicated to putting forth every effort to better themselves and the world around them, inspiring those around them in the process.