AFRICA | 19-year-old Nigerian lady wins overall best student award with 4.97 first-class in Microbiology, celebrates success.
19 years old, Ifeoluwa Mercy Adeyemi achieved remarkable success as the overall best-graduating student of Wesley University, Southwest Nigeria, for the 2023/2024 academic session.
Ifeoluwa earned her bachelor’s degree in Microbiology with an exceptional 4.97 Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA), showcasing her dedication and brilliance.
In an interview with Vanguard News, Ifeoluwa revealed the deliberate choices she made to stay focused during her academic journey, including her decision to forgo romantic relationships to avoid distractions.
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“Well, I had actually discussed this matter with several other people, and they told me that it depends on your own perspective. But for me, I see it as a distraction because I cannot divide my mind,” Ifeoluwa explained.
”A boyfriend might be demanding my attention, which would prevent me from putting my total effort into my books,” she added. Ifeoluwa emphasized that her primary motivation was her desire to make her parents proud.
“At first, I have parents that I cannot disappoint. So this is one thing that keeps coming to my mind. Anytime I found distractions, I would remind myself: your parents are out there, and you need to make them proud,” she said.
Beyond her academic discipline, Ifeoluwa’s passion lies in making an impact in the health sector. She expressed her drive to solve real-world problems through her understanding of Microbiology.
“I want to solve problems in this world, especially in the health sector. And I have to put more effort into understanding this course, Microbiology, because it deals with microorganisms, which are central to diseases and health. So I need to focus on it and make my parents proud,” she said.
Looking ahead, Ifeoluwa plans to further her education, with aspirations to pursue a Master’s degree and a Ph.D. Her goal is to become a researcher, contributing innovative solutions to challenges in the health sector.
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