Humble Beginnings: Student Tells Story of Academic Struggle and Resilience

A Nigerian student’s candid admission of earning a 1.48 CGPA with three carryovers in his first semester stirred mixed reactions online after he humorously considered leaving school for vocational training.

A Nigerian student has drawn significant attention online after candidly sharing the rocky beginning of his academic journey in higher education. Posting on X (formerly Twitter), the student, known by the handle @4twbeeb, revealed he ended his first semester with a cumulative GPA of 1.48 and three carryover courses.

He openly admitted to lacking genuine interest in schooling and hinted at considering a switch to vocational training. In a humorous yet telling update, he wrote:
“Make I go learn work, mechanic sef no go bad.”

The confession sparked a flurry of reactions from users, with responses ranging from light-hearted jabs to words of encouragement.

Some notable reactions include:

• @jayjag_z: “You the first person in this world to ever fail GNS broo.”
• @feranmiiee: “You failed GNS?? Have you tried writing a letter?”
• @iamjuspat: “Eyin Omo KP yi sha 😂😂 computer science (course eyin Omo yahoo).”
• @sapphire_nifemi: “1.48 in 200 level and you’re still in school?”
• @The_Morther: “One of the fastest and most guaranteed ways to succeed in life is through a degree. Habeeb, don’t be silly. Read your books, retake those courses, and come back with a big win!”
• @AkinOkeni01: “You can still turn things around. Education remains one of the easiest ways out of poverty. Stay focused.”
• @linusosaz: “Not bragging, but you failed some of the easiest courses. As an electrical engineering student, these should’ve been average at least.”

The student’s transparency has sparked conversations around academic struggles and perseverance, with many encouraging him not to give up just yet.

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SOURCES: ALLSCHOOL, GISTREEL