AFRICA | A brilliant Nigerian Lady builds her GPA from 4.10 to 5.00 five times, earns 4.56 first-class degree in Engineering.
A determined Nigerian lady, Timi Origbemisoye, has achieved an extraordinary academic milestone. Starting with a grade point average (GPA) of 4.10, she worked her way up to a perfect 5.00 GPA not just once but five times.
Her hard work culminated in earning a first-class degree in Materials and Metallurgical Engineering from the University of Ilorin, Nigeria. She was also awarded the best graduating student in her department.
Celebrating her achievement on LinkedIn, Timi shared her inspiring story of resilience and consistency. She entered university intending to graduate with a first-class degree and ranking among the top 10 students in her class.
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However, her journey started with a surprise: after countless nights of study and rigorous effort, her 100-level first-semester GPA was 4.10, leaving her hurt and disappointed. She recalled asking a friend if it was still possible to achieve her first-class dream.
Encouraged by his words, Timi decided to reassess her strategies and push forward. With Determination to succeed, she went back to the drawing board to identify her weaknesses.
While it took time, she gradually began to understand her learning style, assimilation rate, and effective study methods. By the second semester of her third year, she achieved a first-class result.
”Crazy right? When I look back, I thank myself for not giving up, I thank God for holding my hands through this journey. So this one is for every student out there, dejected that they’ve tried their best n it’s not looking enough, please don’t stop, keep trying, it’ll one day be worth it,” she said.
By her third year, second semester, Timi had mastered her study routine and achieved a perfect 5.00 grade point average for the first time. She maintained this feat for the next four consecutive semesters.
Looking back, Timi expressed gratitude for not giving up and for the role her faith played in her journey.
She encouraged students feeling dejected to persevere. “For every student out there who feels like their best isn’t enough, don’t stop. Keep trying, and one day, it will all be worth it,” she said.
Beyond academics, Timi was an active participant in leadership roles and extracurricular activities. She served as the Vice President, Membership Experience, at AIESEC in Akure and was the Team Lead at Charakids Foundation during her final year.
Additionally, she was an active member of her fellowship and earned numerous awards and certifications while building a thriving career in administrative management.
Timi advised undergraduates, especially new students, to discover themselves early, find study methods and habits that work best for them, explore beyond academics, and participate in extracurricular activities to develop other skills.
She added that they should seek mentorship, and connect with mentors at higher levels for guidance keep God at the center, and pray for guidance and strength, as the “God factor” is invaluable
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