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All your points are correct Sir! I relate to them.

Suigeneris93:
Who first class epp

Smh

I am a victim of point no. 4. I always overestimate my intellectual capacity by studying mildly, only to get into an examination Hall to find myself writing from previous knowledge and not exactly what the materials for the course entails.

I have concluded that 1st class is not meant for a curious mind like me. I can enter a library on exam eve only to start reading text from unrelated field. Imagine a Management student reading clinical anatomy and physiology on the eve of a stubborn exam.

Nice one bro,indeed hardwork leads to success.

phenase:
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://www.firmtech1.com/2016/05/10-mistakes-that-can-cost-you-first.html?m=0

Uhmm first of all nice write up dear, but I think one of the most important key factor of graduating with a first class degree is by 'Intense research' and you also must want the firsr class degree so bad deep within you! Back to the topic about reseaching.
If you have the attitude of ‘I’ve been to my lectures and seminars, I’m done’, then you may as well quit now.
You have to make an effort and you do that by digging out books, searching for journals and articles and searching the famed world wide web.

u Re very correct... nice one

phenase abeg in a school that calculates GPA over a total of 4.0 instead of 5.0, what grade exactly is 1st class? I'm thinking 3.6?

phenase:
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://www.firmtech1.com/2016/05/10-mistakes-that-can-cost-you-first.html?m=0

God bless you.....................this will help our young aspiring UG and even PG students.

It is appalling that some Nigerians are asking "who First Class help" ? As someone who "lives online", I have transversed the WWW and seen profiles, some of the most successful folks I saw graduated with a First Class both home and abroad. The only black man on Goldman Sachs board of directors finished with a First and guess what? He is a Nigerian. Visit Renaissance Capital website, the top players possess one same with the big4 not forgetting management consulting like McKinesy and Co(Tidjane Thiam). This is also prevalent in the UK, Singapore, US, Hong Kong etc. Even the PM(Loong) of Singapore graduated with a First from University of Cambridge.

Some individuals might say First Class students/graduates are basically "crammers/la cram la pourers", however, one thing we should know is that cramming is a skill, ditto, passing exams(thanks to a particular lecturer I can cram effectively). It takes dedication to cram and pour, and employers look for all these things which may seem unimportant. Secondly, the most intelligent/brilliant/smartest individuals I have come across are all First Class students or graduates. This isn't to say someone with a 2.1 isn't intelligent, it's not as common as the former. I remember in my second year a lecturer and I were conversing, and I was flowing with intelligently(dishing points with ease), he inquired about my grade I told him I'm on 4.0, he was astonished . Asked why am I not a First? Since then, I didn't look back. I no be Lot.
The only snag some might have is not being informed(environment plays a role here) of the enormous opportunities out there, some are aiming to be lecturers , where the pay isn't consistent or good enough(public varsities).


To sabi book good, to get First class is the best. Go get one or be on it.

Poster, avoid plagiarism. Give credits to Jarushub and Xfire(he is a Nairalander).http://www.jarushub.com/students-10-mistakes-that-can-cost-you-first-class-degree/

[quote author=LesbianBoy post=45756931]You forgot to include LUCK [/quote

Guy forget that luck issue you don't pass exams by luck rather by determination, hardwork, and dedication.

LesbianBoy:
You forgot to include LUCK

Guy forget luck you don't exams based on luck rather with determination, dedication and hardworking.

Like one poster rightly said, the greatest distraction is when you are broke, in school most students are ready to learn but when they are broke how can they concentrate, when you are always worrying about money, how can you get materials ? if you can solve financial problems 4.90 CGPA is yours.
anyway am after the good life, First Class no EPP anybody.

ERONX:
My guy who First Class EPP we live in a country where even with a 2nd Class Degree and the right connection and God's favour you can work at Companies and Organisation of your Dream...
Imagine a Friend of mine back in the days studied Yoruba Education and graduated with a 3rd Class but guess what he's now an executive at Zenon Oil and Gas.
I've seen situations where 1st class holders roam the street unemployed.
My guy forget 1st Class with the right Connection and well connected friends the Sky is anymans stepping stone in getting a good and decent job.
Remember good friends can take you where your legs won't.

number 6 above applies.

ERONX:
My guy who First Class EPP we live in a country where even with a 2nd Class Degree and the right connection and God's favour you can work at Companies and Organisation of your Dream...

[/b]I've seen situations where 1st class holders roam the street unemployed[b].
My guy forget 1st Class with the right Connection and well connected friends the Sky is anymans stepping stone in getting a good and decent job.
Remember good friends can take you where your legs won't.

Which school? What discipline? How old? How many have you seen IF true? Even the school didn't retained them? S/he didn't apply for any position(s)? Statements of this nature are ridiculous as it's simply based on hearsay. Bring forth evidences IF you have, and concrete ones.

Abuklaw:
I am a victim of point no. 4. I always overestimate my intellectual capacity by studying mildly, only to get into an examination Hall to find myself writing from previous knowledge and not exactly what the materials for the course entails.

I have concluded that 1st class is not meant for a curious mind like me. I can enter a library on exam eve only to start reading text from unrelated field. Imagine a Management student reading clinical anatomy and physiology on the eve of a stubborn exam.

Ditto for me. Even friends accuse me of writing off-point at times and not being succinct and precise. I had to change oh. Overconfidence can be bad sometimes. Overconfidence and get a 69 .

I guess...


OP was once a FUTOITE

OR

OP is a FUTOITE

Nice one OP

Gerrard59:
Which school? What discipline? How old? How many have you seen IF true? Even the school didn't retained them? S/he didn't apply for any position(s)? Statements of this nature are ridiculous as it's simply based on hearsay. Bring forth evidences IF you have, and concrete ones.

A friend of mine graduated with a 1st class after studying Animal Nutrition at FUNAAB yet she's unemployed she's 27
You can check it on d internet.
Since you need concrete evidence Search d name Mariam Adamson on the internet

Suigeneris93:
Who first class epp

3rd class mentality

All very valid points

The biggest mistake is "Having no money."

ERONX:
A friend of mine graduated with a 1st class after studying Animal Nutrition at FUNAAB yet she's unemployed she's 27
You can check it on d internet.
Since you need concrete evidence Search d name Mariam Adamson on the internet

And the school couldn't employ/retain her? She didn't apply for scholarship(s) to aid her for further studies? Is she married? I ask because Nigeria marriage culture to a great extent limits women from reaching their full potential(s).

Modified

I've read her story, she needs a Jarushub in her life. BTW, Mr Jarus what about organizing tutorials on how to pass job tests? It will sell oh.

Really nice one

Last time i checked, neither seun, Linda Ikeji, Lalasticlala, Buhari, Bill Gate, Dangote nor even Mark Zuckerberg were any first class finisher.

Nice piece though.

Nice one.
But this is not applicable to Nigeria setting. Some of the distractions are: 1. Been broke 2. Knowing that connection is what will finally pay more 3. Poor learning environment 4. Unrealistic scheme of work 5. Unethical conduct among lecturers 6. Disconnect among the student/teachers relationship

Just like key bro, u re on point dawg

I don't need first class, 2nd class upper is enough for me,don't want any degree DAT I can't defend after a long run, speaking from d deepest part of my heart

TRUE TALK BUT WE ALSO NEED PRAYER TO BACK IT UP BECAUSE WITH GOD ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE.

http://eduregard.com/should-higher-education-be-available-for-free-for-everybody/

Please read and rate. A 5-star rating will be highly appreciated.

Thank you.

ERONX:
My guy who First Class EPP we live in a country where even with a 2nd Class Degree and the right connection and God's favour you can work at Companies and Organisation of your Dream...
Imagine a Friend of mine back in the days studied Yoruba Education and graduated with a 3rd Class but guess what he's now an executive at Zenon Oil and Gas.
I've seen situations where 1st class holders roam the street unemployed.
My guy forget 1st Class with the right Connection and well connected friends the Sky is anymans stepping stone in getting a good and decent job.
Remember good friends can take you where your legs won't.

if you want to go far in life please avoid people with this type of mentality.