₦airaland Forum

MrTeymee:
So u almost graduated with a first class and u stil dey form Nairaland............well iz nuh mai bizness
You also forgot religious activities.. It put me on a 2.2 in ma first year..

Read the topic well, i wrote by XFIRE

@holatin I promise to research on ur angle too.
@Atigba dat's one of it.

Waoh! I made frontpage...

holatin:
nice post.


But does that concern those who want first class while learning trade like mechanic, tailor, electrician, plumber etc.


#Just asking

Strictly for students of higher institutions.

As a graduate who came very close to finishing with a first class in engineering, I can easily identify errors that cost students the prestigious first class degree. I made one or two of these mistakes. Over the span of five years that I spent in the university, I saw lots of people make the same mistakes outlined here. Many brilliant students start with the initial dream of graduating with a first class, only to end up struggling to even finish with a 2.1. Obtaining a first class takes a great deal of hardwork, consistency, intelligence but most importantly discipline. Commit these errors and your chances of getting a first class will be very slim if not nil.

1. Womanizing– This is not about having a committed girlfriend in school which can even be very distracting. This is referring to keeping strings of girlfriends while in school, or pursuing anything in skirt. I am not speaking for or against womanizing in school. But womanizing is the quickest way of ensuring that your dream of graduating with a first class vanishes into thin air as your attention towards your academic studies will be greatly divided.

2. Not starting well– Except UNIBEN which notably operates CGPA system that is based on percentage depending on undergraduate level, all other universities operate a cumulative system based on credit load of individual courses. Most first class graduates build a solid foundation in the first 2 years in school. Thereafter, they ensure they do not fall below the boundary. Not having a high CGPA in your first 2 years means that you will not have any buffer during tough academic times, as the going may get tougher as you progress and your CGPA may become progressively lower. Your academic standing after your first 2 years can make or mar your chances of graduating with a first class. In addition, having a high CGPA may help build you gain respect amongst students or even lecturers who may be careful when marking your scripts so as not to make mistakes.

3. Placing less significance on small unit courses– Yes, some courses may carry smaller credit units but they count. Such courses may be electives and general courses. Cumulate all those courses and you will surprised about how big the effect can be. Every ‘A’ grade matters especially if you just on the edge, and there may be moments when it is the smaller unit courses that keep you above the boundary. One of the critical moments that defined my final CGPA was a 2-unit course that dropped my CGPA from a potential 4.51 to a 4.47 in my penultimate semester.

4. Not studying hard enough– I need not say much about this. Studying hard does not necessarily mean spending long hours reading in classes. Studying hard involves studying with high level of intensity and depth within a study period. The difference between a first class student and others is the attention to detail when studying. I use myself as an example. I remember that eventhough I sometimes spent hours reading, I was always too lazy to solve sample problems. In many cases, I overestimated my level of assimilation. I sometimes got away with it in exams but it cost me a few important A’s which would have made significant differences in my final CGPA.

5. Not taking internship and project work seriously - SIWES (internship) is mainly for science and engineering students. Internship has a combined credit load of about 12 – 15 units depending on the course and the institution. Imagine what damage a ‘B’ can do a first class student! You don’t necessarily have to work for a top company as an intern. Sloppiness in filling log books, poorly written internship report, and inadequate preparation towards defense of industrial attachment are enough to cost you an ‘A’ grade.
Project and practical works also carry significant credit load as well. Practical work can be particularly tedious, and undisciplined students can be lax about it.

6. Allowing the opinion of mediocre students influence you– Average students will always be negative about their academic environment. They will talk about how tough it is to graduate with a 2.1 much less a first class. They will complain about how tough the courses or the lecturers are. They will remind you about the failure rate in the past. They will play the victim when they fail exams. They will congratulate themselves on how ‘lucky’ they are to escape a carryover with an E grade. They will continually demonize the school environment and their department. They will never say anything but positive things about the school. They will criticize everyone but themselves. Feed your mind with such thoughts from them and kiss goodbye to your dreams of graduating with a first class.

7. Not seeking help / information - Not seeking information can be harm your chances of finishing with a first. Information gathering is important in the pursuit of a first class. Having the right set of past questions, exam materials, handbooks, textbooks, etc. matters a lot. Most Nigerian lecturers have different handbooks, textbooks or online materials they are comfortable with. They often set exams from these handbooks and textbooks. First class students are aware of these and sought to get the necessary information.

Forget secondary school days when you can be completely independent and isolated. In the university, you will likely encounter academic challenges one way or the other, you matter how good you are. You will need the help of others who are equally good. Build high walls around you and it’s almost a certainty that you won’t graduate with a first class.

8. Helping others during exams - I have seen and read about how potential first class students make this mistake that can deprive them of not just their dream grade but their entire aspiration. A lot of people look up to first class students to help them during exams, not minding the distraction it may cost them. Some even make monetary requests for first class students to write exams on their behalf. Time after time, brilliant students keep falling for this trap without thinking of the consequence of being expelled or rusticated.

In many cases, first class students already have good reputations amongst their fellow students and lecturers, and being caught teaching in exams can soil that reputation.

9. Not attending classes - I have seen many that graduate with 2.1 that ‘stabbed’ classes on a regular basis. But I am yet to see or hear of a genuine first class student/graduate that deliberately missed classes frequently at least in their last 2 years of study. They attend classes because 1) They want to listen to the salient points made by the lecturers so that they can understand better and prepare well for tests and exams. Attending classes is one way of getting information 2) First class students are perceived to represent the department and generally have a good image. Not attending classes can damage their reputation 3) Many lecturers take attendance seriously and allocate marks to attendance 4) There can be impromptu tests and classworks during classes.

You want to graduate with a first class but you keep skipping classes? Then think twice.

10. Not taking care of your health- Some, in the bid to get a first class, spend almost all their time and energy reading. They are always in class reading or attending one tutorial or the other, and they often do overnight reading not minding the fact that their body needs to be catered for. Consequently, they experience frequent health breakdowns, and this can cause serious setbacks in their dream to achieve a first class. Nothing can be more frustrating that falling ill in an academic session. Wanting to have a first class does not mean that you cannot eat well, rest when necessary, relax, play games and manage stress. Nurture your health. Health is wealth

Source: http://jarushub.com/students-10-mistakes-that-can-cost-you-first-class-degree/

yorke1:
Voting for GEJ might not be wise but voting for GMB is foolishness.

GBAM!

Bishop4bella:
Either APC are thieves or not, enough of PDP at the presidency.

All what we want to change.

#team APC
#team GMB

See Vexation

Just as we all know that Nairaland is completely divided based on politics.

1. The GEJ's: You know them and i'm sure you have seen them many times. The supporters of Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, these set of people believe the phD holder can transform Nigeria if elected next year.

2. The GMB's: Followers of the former head of state, i think these sets are the best fans 'cos they seem to be able to do anything to make this man win next year's election. If you dare cross their paths in campaigns... you know the rest.
The best way to recognize them is by the account numbers in their signatures soliciting for funds to support Buhari's campaign.

3. The Unattached: Otherwise the confused; these sets of people dont have parties. They support GEJ today, GMB tomorrow or dont even support either of them.

Pls add yours, and indicate which one you belong to.

Which bastard wrote that speech for him?
#MyPartyWillDecide

nickz:
rather give my heart to an older woman than a younger one

*typing reasons*

U still dey type reasons since October 14th

holuphisayor:
no vex boss, I get time dis week
no mind all these doubting Thomas's dey will want to ask u questions till u reveal ur identity online. lol
dis ur signature gat me ROTFL

No mind me just enjoying my holidays... Don't let's derail further. I've done it.

missberrypop5:
(-_-) can someone get me a glass of milk pls. I need to follow this.

@ ur service...

Soon u people will start comparing their farts... Mtcheew
#Nairaland helping boredom since 368BC

holuphisayor:
no vex boss, I get time dis week
no mind all these doubting Thomas's dey will want to ask u questions till u reveal ur identity online. lol

We gat talks sha, ama mail ya wit da "underover" hope u garrit?

holuphisayor:
wah am trying to say is its his personal conviction to do it and not d money to get d passport. I quoted d age to tell u dat b4 now he barely had reason to do it.

When did you start replying all posts?? I keep getting notifications. Hw ya'all doin' ?

espn:
r u 1 of d space bookers?

[size=38pt]Vice President[/size]

espn:
in as much as I appreciate ur post..pls Admin don't unban dis man cos he is 1 of d people terrorising NL with space booking issh. Unban him if only he can write an open letter and condemn his act and everyoda person involve in dis space booking shit..my view though!

Iffa slap you ehn? you will break the world record of longest comma.

sauceny:
If someone told me micheal was gon score in a champions league,i would fall to the ground & roll ma self in amusement.

I thought we're talking abt Mikel

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You are now recruiting unintelligent people abi?

Oh? That 35Metres free kick he scored yesterday?

kowema:
Na so so wonders Rochas go yarn....if I hear...
All them politicians that got investments abroad be jubiliating when Dollar goes up...All them be like, time to change some Maney!!.....Dem go come dey use lie they feed hungry masses

^^^ What language is this?

I Love This Man and will vote for him but... he's sorrounded by thieves

SmatJ:
:-XAn abused of the word "WIN"...
Jonathan cannot defeat the devil in a free and fair primary election...That was the reason for the impositio
n

At least he didn't have to share money like Atiku.

trwill0412:
Yinmu ....mschew!!! That one na noun or verb

Isn't dat a phrase with an adjective of time? Olodo!

Ucheosefoh:
Apart from Buhari that is not a former PDP member did you think the dubious ways of former PDP politicians like Atiku, Okorocha, Tambuwa and others will change now that they are in APC? I know PDP is bad but APC is not the change we need na the same politicians recycling themselves.

GBAM! Association of Past Criminals

WinsomeX:
This primaries, for me, is about the only hope I think is left for Nigeria and its people. If the APC delegates bungle it and sell this country for money, then maybe the APC critics are right after all: there is no difference btw the two leading parties.

We might just as well vote for Jonathan whom we know and who we can manage than vote for a confirmed theif.

May God bless you for this comment, that's what i've been saying, APC is not the CHANGE, they are NOT better than PDP, they have HIDDEN agendas. Jonathan's administration hasn't produced anything but the devil you know is better than the angel you dont know.

coded01:
See the faces of untouchable thieves...

Association of Past Criminals

formula89:
Give me tips 2 make my eyes white

If i talk ehn?

[size=38pt]FAST TRACK!!!
Soak your lips in hot oil.[/size]

Politics in Nigeria has become family inheritance.
I wish my dad was a politician.