Being a student isn’t easy. It’s REALLY hard striking that perfect balance between getting good grades, keeping up perfect (ok, 75% tbh) attendance, having a social life AND getting adequate sleep every night. On top of all these issues, this millennium also brings in the very real dilemma of keeping up a great Instagram feed. However, that seems to be no issue for these supremely talented college students doing absolutely cool things in their life while also giving us major Insta inspo:
1. Syeda Urooj Fatima
A final year dental student, Urooj started her account when she was only in her 2nd year of med school. Since then, she’s quickly gained an audience who not only adore her super great style plus pretty makeup looks but are also super supportive of her deeply vulnerable and honest captions in which she pours her heart out to her followers. I personally also love her for being a staunch activist of mental health and the rights of trans and specially-abled people and can’t help but fangirl over how awesome she is.
2. Sabeena Syed
The Parwaaz Hai Janoon starlet isn’t just making major waves in the film industry but she’s also juggling college at the prestigious Indus Valley School of Arts in Karachi. When she’s not shooting her latest drama or chilling with fellow celeb BFF Hania Aamir, Sabeena is blessing us with her fearless style game on her Instagram and we can’t help but fall in love with her even more than we already do.
3. Dawer Khan
Ace photographer and filmmaking wonder kid, Dawer has already earned a name for himself by shooting with major brands and industry bigwigs like Hareem Farooq and Mikaal Zulfiqar while only being in his third semester at NCA. He’s also my latest style crush.
4. Sara Zahid
Effortlessly chic and endlessly classy – this style diva just oozes sophistication and we can’t stop drooling over her amazing wardrobe. Can I borrow a piece…or two… or the entire closet, Sara?
5. Fatima Sajjad
With an amalgamation of all things fashion, beauty, fitness, and lifestyle plus food related, Fatima’s Instagram truly is perfect for enjoying all types of content. The true embodiment of beauty and grace, this BioSciences major is also my favorite for always keeping it a hundred with her followers and only promoting products and brands that she truly believes in. We LOVE an honest KWEEN!
6. Noor Unnahar
Definitely not your average 21-year-old, Noor is tremendously talented and already has TWO immensely popular books-“Yesterday I Was The Moon” and “Find Your Voice – The Journal” under her name. Her creative expression is beautifully illuminated in her deeply provocative and meaningful Instagram posts that feature her moving poetry and artistic photographs.
7. Areeba Siddique
Bright, creative and wonderfully original; Areeba is the identical twin sister of the uber talented Noor Unnahar. Unlike her sister, Areeba’s Instagram aesthetic is more reflective of pop culture and art rather than poetry and I’m a huge fan of her stunning illustrations.
8. Eesha Assad
When Eesha isn’t attending classes at LUMS, she’s slaying it in front of the cameras, shooting for big fashion brands such as Elan and Sana Safinaz. Serving us just the right amount of edge and glamor in her Insta posts, Eesha isn’t afraid to be unapologetically goofy either (just check out her lol-worthy captions) and I absolutely love her for it.
9. Sanya Shehzad
Her soulful vocals and deeply angelic voice have me head-over-heels for this Islamabad native. Her Instagram primarily features her latest covers and she’s recently started putting out original songs too and I can’t help but be excited about what’s next for this talented superstar.
10. Syed Saad Shahid
Minimalistic photographs with an emphasis on silhouettes and landscape – Saad’s Instagram aesthetic is every design students dream. The architecture major balances his time between Islamabad and Khobar and blesses his followers with his wonderfully artsy photographs from both cities frequently.
11. Ibrahim Alavi
While most college kids get jobs once they graduate, Ibrahim went for the alternate route and actually went ahead and shot an entire feature film in his gap year! He’s currently studying at Habib University and I love catching up with his Insta stories that highlight his life as an upcoming actor and also his adventures as a Communications and Design student.
12. Laiba Ara
Almost every other person has a DSLR these days but simply owning one doesn’t magically make you a photographer. It requires skill and talent – both tools that Laiba is definitely blessed with. Her bright and vibrant photographs basically appear otherworldly and she creates nothing less than magic from her lenses. You NEED to check her page out.
13. Shafa Khan
For most college students, the freshmen 15 is an inevitable part of 1st year and despite wanting to shed off those extra kgs, somehow it never happens for us. (it’s not me, it’s McDonald’s okay?) Unlike his peers, Shafa is a die-hard gym buff and his Instagram is filled with motivational tips and tricks on how to get those rock hard abs. Following him won’t get you a 6-pack immediately but it will make you think twice before munching on that 2nd slice of pizza and that’s a victory on its own, isn’t it?
14. Merub Ali
Every time you scroll through the super adorable Merub’s Instagram you’ll be indulged in a wave of envy for sure. Not only is she constantly partying with her celeb friends or modeling for top fashion brands, she’s undeniably gorgeous and I can’t help but wish I was living her life.
15. Saad Khakwani
Not only is Saad a massively popular Instagrammer but he also enjoys a huge following on Youtube and is also a dental student at a renowned university in Lahore. He takes super cool pictures and you need to follow him ASAP.
16. Maham Nauman
Her somber pictures plus gut-wrenchingly emotional poetry would typically have you label Maham’s Instagram as dark and dreary, but her hilarious Insta-stories about life at med school will keep you wholly entertained and this is one account that fulfils both the drama and comedy quota.
17. Izzah Shaheen Malik
Izzah might be a business studies student by day but a superstar photographer and videographer by night. Her pictures are hauntingly beautiful with an ethereal quality about them and kinda make me wanna give up my first born child just to get some pictures taken by her. (Just kidding…kinda)
18. Saad
From sketching to digital painting, Saad is an expert when it comes to creating art. I can only wish I was half as talented as he is.
19. Raja Sarosh Sohaib
A budding journalist, Sarosh’s Instagram is truly a treasure trove for all kinds of content. From interviews to fitness selfies to just chilling sessions with friend’s, his profile truly has it all. Also, I recommend following him for cute doggy pics, alone. I mean LOOK how adorable?
20. Zulfiqar Mannan
Zulfi is THE ultimate ICON. I love how fiercely unapologetic they are when it comes to making bold fashion choices and rocking dramatic makeup looks. Whether it’s through the badass pictures they post or the vulnerable and thought-provoking lyrics they write (yes, they create amazing original music too!), Zulfi is truly an inspiration to us all to creatively express ourselves without fear.
21. Hira Attique
When it comes to spotting the latest trends and rocking stylish outfits, no one does it better than Hira Attique. She and her absolutely stunning sister, Hemayal (who also has a pretty bomb Instagram) are pretty much aces when it comes to all things fashion and co-own the supremely popular blog “HerandHem”. Can we just say. “sister goals”?
22. Manahil
Manahil’s Instagram is a beacon of light for all broke college and university students who like good food but don’t have the budget to experiment around. Though she’s based in Islamabad, her page pretty much has food from all around since she travels so much and is the go-to spot for aesthetic food pictures and reliable reviews.
23. Fahya Naghman
She’s smart, stylish and supremely suave. I WISH all my doctors were as fab as Fahya.
24. Anya Siddiqui
The best of us struggle with having the discipline of working out regularly and eating healthy. So, watching Anya breeze through med school while being fitness goals is nothing less than awe-inspiring. Not only that, but she’s also the founder of a widely successful online fitness organization and a certified expert on health and nutrition. Some people really can do it all, huh?
25. Momina Munir
She’s insanely cute, wildly sarcastic and ridiculously hilarious! Youtube’s latest sensation, Momina Munir is also creating quite an uproar on social media with her adorable pictures and you NEED to follow her ASAP.
26. Zoha Zuberi
Nobody does bohemian chic better than Zoha Zuberi. A style icon in her own right, she’s also a fabulous model. Did I also mention how she has the voice of an actual angel? Ultimate girl crush for sure.
27. Aleena Khan
Basically Pakistan’s very own Blair Waldorf, Aleena is just impeccably classy and elegant. From her stunning OOTD on red carpets to her majorly FOMO inducing epic vacay pics, her Instagram literally looks like the profile of a Gossip Girl character and I can’t help but wish I was her friend.
28) Shadab Safdar
A supremely talented photographer AND singer, Shadab Safdar is currently enrolled in SZABIST, Karachi. He just moved from Islamabad, so following his Instagram can be quite insightful as he explores Karachi from a different perspective.
29. Minahil Danyal
Minahil’s Instagram is an excellent display of her illustration skills and her impeccable sense of design. She takes everyday pictures and doodles on them to turn them into her very own masterpieces.
So, how many of these super cool college/university students do you follow? Did we miss any of your faves? Let us know in the comments.
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