Iqmat Olopade: 1st class graduate narrates journey to academic success
- A Nigerian lady identified as Iqmat Olopade says it is not the end of the world if students don't graduate with a first class
- According to the first class graduate of accounting, it is important for students to work hard to achieve such academic feat but it is not the end of the world if they don't eventually make it
- She advises students to always put God first in their academic journey, saying it is very important
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A first class graduate identified as Iqmat Olopade has said it is not the end of the world if people do not achieve such academic feat.
In an interview, the accounting graduate from Redeemers University, Osun state, said she was able to achieve such a stellar grade because she devoted her time to her studies.
According to her, she did not have a boyfriend while in school but she would have still graduated with a first-class even if she did.
She said her family members encouraged her to graduate with a first-class by citing examples of other relatives that achieved such feat.
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Iqmat, who graduated with a 4.7 CGPA, said she spent most of her day in the library to read, adding that God helped her through her journey in school.
The young lady said she had a social life in school. According to her, she was involved in departmental activities.
She said:
"There is no short cut to success. It requires you to do different things for you to succeed. For me personally, I will say hard work, determination."
In a similar news, a Nigerian lady identified as Esther Nwankwo defied the odds and became the best graduating student of her department after struggling to achieve a university education.
The lady took to her LinkedIn page to narrate how her education almost ended after she finished secondary school.
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