"So Proud" Nigerian Lady With 2.8 CGPA At 300L Turns Struggle Into Academic Success, Story Trends
- A Nigerian lady at Igbinedion University, who once struggled with a 2.8 CGPA in her 300 level, shared how she completely turned her academic life around
- Through hard work, dedication, and the support of friends and reading partners, she witnessed improvement in grades
- She explained how a low score in a pharmacology test motivated her to reassess her approach, study harder, and commit fully to her academics
A student of Igbinedion University, Okada, has shared her remarkable academic journey, as she detailed how she went from a 2.8 CGPA to graduating with an upper class.
She noted that in her 300-level, she had a specific CGPA but worked diligently to improve it, eventually graduating with a much higher CGPA.
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Lady shares how focus helped her
In a detailed breakdown on her social media page, @_favourtheyoutuber, via the popular platform TikTok, she recounted how she turned her academic performance around.
She also emphasised that she cleared all her papers without any carryovers and passed everything in a single sitting.
The post included a caption that read:
"From being in 2.8 CGPA in 300 level to graduating with a 4.1 and passing all my 3 professional exams in 1 sitting."
Source: TikTok
The video showed her at a photo studio during her graduation, taking memorable shots while reflecting on her journey. She shared a detailed account of her success, writing:
"Being an A grade student from junior secondary school… I told myself that I wouldn’t let academic validation matter to me once I enter university and that was where my problems started—THE WRONG MINDSET.
In 100 level I did fairly good with 3.6 CGPA and I wasn’t even trying because I was spending my time on other things like trying to be face of my department—which I won (face of NUNSA 2020-2022) and just having fun because I knew that my 100 level grade would not be added to my total cumulative at the end of my uni journey.
But as I entered 200 level the courses were all new and I didn’t quite understand most of them and instead of studying I just relaxed and kept on reminding myself that I didn’t need academic validation so even if I got a “D” in a course I was so happy as long as I didn’t fail."
"When I got to 300 level it became even worse; the courses were harder. I remember one time I got a 6/30 in my pharmacology test and my lecturer insulted me to the point I didn’t even know when I burst out crying. When I was alone, I knew I didn’t want that for myself, then I started from learning how to calculate my CGPA—imagine a 300 level student that cannot calculate CGPA… The next semester I decided to study hard and see what could happen, and for the first time I got a 4.7 GPA and I couldn’t believe my result.
I had to ask my roommate to help me confirm the matric number… I was so proud but I knew myself and I knew without motivation I would slowly go back to that loop. So I decided to ask my course mate if she needed a reading partner, and she told me she already had but she can introduce me to them if I would like to join.
I was honestly open to grow and learn and ever since then my GPA didn’t go lower than 4. I’m just so grateful to God for helping me trace my steps quickly and for blessing me with a fast assimilating brain.
I couldn’t have done it without God, my friends, and my reading partners who never fail to remind me of how smart I am and how much I inspire people by being able to stay consistent with content creation and nursing… y’all are so amazing, I love you 🥹… Even though I can’t stop thinking of the fact that I may have been graduating with a first class if I locked in sooner, God is good … I’m posting this to remind you that it’s not too late to LOCK IN!"
She encouraged other students to follow her steps, highlighting that improving academically is achievable with focus, dedication, and the right support system.
Reactions as lady graduates with high CGPA
Temi said:
"How’s this even possible cos this is my current situation, omg. Congratulations."
bolaji..02 shared:
"You nor add B.nsc, congratulations more wins."
Raiden FF noted:
"Congratulations, I need to DM u, please accept.'
Kaey_Leb added:
"Literally my current situation😔 has a 4.06 in 100 level and I was too cause I was naturally smart right? But I was wrong😭 university needs more than being smart. The time, the hardwork. I’m about center 400 level and I just dropped form second class upper to a lower and I know in an still do😔 I’ll try everything to save my grade with the 2 remaining years I have."
_raymondofficial stated:
"Congratulations dear Big fan of your YouTube videos."
iam_soft01 stressed:
"Dr Bassey and Ubaru just wyne me and my guys."
Chigobabyyy added:
"Love ur for u girl, but u cant pay me to release that information."
Aja Charles stressed:
"Congratulations ……keep inspiring for your next steps are ordered by God. See you at the top."
Dammy’s Beauty World noted:
"Love to see this❤️The real definition of beauty with brain!! Congratulations🎉❤
Glory said:
"My prayers everyday congratulations dear."
Allergic to sweetness added:
"I tap from this God , my CGPA needs God’s hand."
Shaykem_2 shared:
"Jesus your caption is really the story of my life. I had 3.5 in 100lvl but then in 200 I had depression and chronic social anxiety and my grade went rock bottom, I tried picking up in 300lvl but my social anxiety came in the way again. Although I picked up a bit it but the difference isn’t much with my 200lvl grade I’m entering 400lvl, my social anxiety is getting better, still don’t have any friends but at this point I don’t care anymore. I just want to graduate. I know I can’t make it to 1st class anymore but I know that I can still aim for."
Inspired by her story, Legit.ng reached out to Favour Yetunde Oloye to hear more about her journey from struggling with her CGPA to graduating with a Second-Class Upper at Igbinedion University.
She shared that her time at the university was not just about academics. It was also about discovering herself and growing both personally and professionally.
Passionate about nursing and content creation, she found a way to combine her studies with her creative pursuits, inspiring others along the way.
When asked about herself, she said:
"My name is Favour Yetunde Oloye, and I am a recent graduate of Igbinedion University, Okada. I studied Nursing and graduated with a Second-Class Upper."
"My journey to Igbinedion University was one filled with determination, faith, and growth. I have always been passionate about being a nurse and a creative, and Igbinedion provided an environment that helped me nurture that."
"Beyond academics, I also explored my passion for content creation during my time at Igbinedion University. I started creating lifestyle and beauty content that focused on self-expression, confidence, and the 'soft life' on a budget. What began as a hobby gradually grew into a platform that allows me to inspire and connect with other young people who share similar dreams."
She also opened up about the challenges she faced while trying to improve her CGPA:
"I struggled with self-discipline at first. I wanted to do well, but I did not always have the right structure. One of my biggest obstacles was learning how to balance everything, lectures, assignments, and personal goals. At some point, I realized that my study methods were not working for me, so I had to unlearn and start again."
"I began managing my time better, seeking help when needed, and being intentional about consistency. It was not easy, but every small improvement pushed my CGPA higher."
Also, she shared the strategies that helped her turn things around:
"I realized that studying does not always mean overworking yourself. It is about studying smart. I started reading in shorter sessions with breaks in between and made sure I studied at my most productive hours, usually early in the morning."
"I sometimes used calm lofi music as white noise to boost concentration. I also used visual learning, like YouTube videos, which helped me understand topics faster and better. Plus, I learned to rest and reward myself after study milestones. That balance helped me stay consistent without burning out."
Reflecting on her early years at university, she said:
"Honestly, I do not think I would change much about my 100 level experience. It was a period of discovery, and I actually did well academically."
"Maybe the only thing I would do differently is be more intentional about building habits early, like consistent reading and networking with students and lecturers. But overall, I am grateful for how that foundation shaped the rest of my journey."
Balancing academics with content creation and social life was also a learning process:
"I learned that balance does not mean doing everything at once. It means knowing what matters at each moment. There were days I focused fully on school and other days when I allowed myself to be creative. I just made sure I stayed consistent with both, even in small ways."
"Around my 400 level, I mostly focused on school because the workload was high, but after building that foundation, I allowed myself to do what I enjoyed in my final year. I also used my social life as inspiration for my content, so everything started to flow naturally together."
Finally, she offered advice to students struggling academically:
"Do not give up on yourself because of one bad result or semester. Everyone’s journey is different, and academic success is built on small, consistent efforts. Reflect on what is not working, make adjustments, and seek support from lecturers, friends, or study groups."
"Find the study methods that work best for you. You do not have to copy everyone else. Most importantly, remember that your worth is not defined by your grades. Once you have that mindset, it becomes easier to improve."
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