LASU First-Class Engineering Student Emerges Best Female in Faculty, Shares CGPA and Achievements
- Samiat Animashaun graduated from Lagos State University with a 4.83 CGPA in Mechanical Engineering after entering 100 level with one goal in mind
- She emerged Best Female Graduating Student in the Faculty of Engineering and Best Graduating Student in her department, collecting 4 cash prizes
- Samiat also accumulated 4 scholarships, 3 published research papers, and 6 leadership positions across engineering communities during her time at LASU
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Samiat Animashaun, a Mechanical Engineering graduate of Lagos State University, has taken LinkedIn by storm after sharing the full story behind her First Class degree and a string of awards that capped off five years of quiet, relentless effort.
Animashaun graduated with a 4.83 CGPA out of 5.0, earning her the title of Best Graduating Student in Mechanical Engineering, Best Female Graduating Student in the Faculty of Engineering, and the Dean's Award for Best Graduating Student.
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She walked away from convocation with four cash prizes, four scholarships, and three published research papers to her name, alongside six leadership positions held across different engineering communities at the university.
Samiat Animashaun: From introvert to engineering leader at LASU
She opened her LinkedIn post by admitting that her plan at 100 level was simple: read, chase a First Class, and block out everything else. Her first semester result of 4.76 confirmed she was on the right track, and she described a determination not to slip even slightly in the semesters that followed.
Everything shifted at 200 level, when her faculty relocated to a different campus, and the familiar engineering warnings began: certain courses were impossible, no one earned an A in them, and the real difficulty was still ahead. Rather than retreating further into her books, she encountered a different kind of student through organisations such as the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) LASU Student Chapter, Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN) LASU, BEAUTWEALT, and IMechE LASU.
Seniors and peers within those groups showed her that university life could hold more than academic targets.
LASU first-class engineering graduate shares achievements
Samiat went from someone who considered any non-academic activity a distraction to a person who organised events, mentored others, and took on leadership roles. What surprised her most was that this involvement did not cost her academically. If anything, she wrote, it sharpened her focus.
She did not describe the journey as entirely smooth. Certain courses tested her resolve completely, and there were stretches of exhaustion that she had to push through regardless. She credited her family, friends, mentors, and various communities at LASU for supporting her through those moments, with God listed above all others.
Closing her post, Animashaun wrote that what she is most proud of is not the number itself but the girl who kept showing up. Her next focus, she said, is energy, research, and innovation.
In a LinkedIn post, Samiat shared what helped her achieve a first class.
Her words:
"For the tip, I’d say it has been a combination of trusting God, staying focused, and working extremely hard but also smart. On the days I’ve been most productive, I usually start with God. Praying helps me overcome the fear of failure and avoid distractions by upholding my values. This helps me stay focused and put in the hardwork.
"I also work hard and smart by being very active in my academic activities ( classes, projects, assignments, practicals) and extracurricular activities. To manage my schedule most of the time, I read ahead, like from Week 1. Reading ahead gives me enough time to properly understand what I’m studying and have time for productive extracurricular activities. Following friends who are also scholars has helped a lot too. We encourage each other, grind hard together, and learn from each other. So, there’s really no way you’ll be less productive with these around you."
LASU: Netizens celebrate first-class engineering student's CGPA
Stephen Odoziaku said:
"Well-done Samiat. I'm frankly honored to have watched you put in so much efforts into every activity you engaged in. Your grades are honestly a reflection of your hard work, resilience, and intelligence, and I'm so proud of you."
Rebecca Kehinde said:
"Congratulations my darling, alwayssss proud of you."
Favour Emmanuel said:
"Congratulations Samiat, I'm so proud of all you've achieved. Greater heights."
In a related story, UNILAG's best graduating student shared how he was rejected by the University of Ibadan, while another graduate staged a one-man protest over unemployment.
LASU BGS shares admission experience
Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that the Lagos State University's (LASU) best graduating student opened up about her admission experience.
In an insightful interview with Legit.ng, the young lady shared her admission struggle, experience in school, and future goals.
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Source: Legit.ng
