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Re: Reasons Why First Class Students Never Become First Class People In Life by TheSuperNerd(m): 2:21pm On Jul 27, 2015 |
Please Sir, cut the guy some slack. But you're right. Cramming information in world record times(2 days to Exams) or in marathon times (from the start of a term or semester) does not in any way show intelligence. Albert Einstein once said, "Everyone is a genius. If you judge a fish by its inability to climb a tree, that fish would think it is stupid." These grades and ranks blind a lot of people to the true intelligence, worth and ingenuity of individuals in our education today. refreshrate: |
Re: Reasons Why First Class Students Never Become First Class People In Life by TonySpike: 3:34pm On Jul 27, 2015 |
First class graduates by global standards, in a proper University, do not exceed more than 3% of the overall bell-curve of annual graduands. Infact, there were just 15 first class grads in my University out of about 1540 graduating students (that's 0.97%). Let's do the maths, annually there are about 150,000 graduates from different Nigerian Universities (rough estimate). So, in reality there can't be more than 4500 first class graduates annually. My question is this: why would anyone envy 4500 out of 150,000 graduates? Must everyone follow the same path to success in life? I wonder why people open this type of threads, is it an attempt to feel good or justify their inadequacies? 5 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Reasons Why First Class Students Never Become First Class People In Life by refreshrate: 4:33pm On Jul 27, 2015 |
desource13: Guy did you read the links you sent to me? How does this justify the argument? Or youre not clear on what OP was trying to get across sir? |
Re: Reasons Why First Class Students Never Become First Class People In Life by refreshrate: 4:35pm On Jul 27, 2015 |
TonySpike: were you able to read the initial post or its comprehending what its was about thats your challenge? |
Re: Reasons Why First Class Students Never Become First Class People In Life by refreshrate: 4:37pm On Jul 27, 2015 |
TheSuperNerd: ill listen to you on grounds of you being very reasonable in your approach to issues. Tell that boy not to come here to flaunt his weak first class that he cant even defend here ever again in his life |
Re: Reasons Why First Class Students Never Become First Class People In Life by Freksy(m): 4:45pm On Jul 27, 2015 |
Lautechgossip: Many drop their school bags and relax when they think they have finished, forgetting life itself a school/college, you graduate when you die. |
Re: Reasons Why First Class Students Never Become First Class People In Life by tchalae: 5:06pm On Jul 27, 2015 |
Late Chief mko Abiola graduated with a first class....lazy students shld stop beefing... 1 Like |
Re: Reasons Why First Class Students Never Become First Class People In Life by HoluwadareY(m): 5:30pm On Jul 27, 2015 |
refreshrate:lolzzzz. Bros abeg be happy when u c someone making it. And out of curiosity may i ask how hard u tried to make a 1st and were denied?? |
Re: Reasons Why First Class Students Never Become First Class People In Life by iBDKing: 5:32pm On Jul 27, 2015 |
I study Computer Science (DELSU) and in my third year with 4.88 GP, but I invest my time in other things. I have a business I manage and I pay both my fees and that of my younger sister. The real first class student is one who is first class in life. 2 Likes |
Re: Reasons Why First Class Students Never Become First Class People In Life by refreshrate: 5:46pm On Jul 27, 2015 |
HoluwadareY: Your best effort at being a comedian abi? Someone comes here spewing that he's a first class graduate without proper comprehension of the English language and I'm supposed to be happy with him? Yeah I didn't graduate with a first class but that guys effort at the English language is nothing compared to mine, what does that tell you? Seriously. |
Re: Reasons Why First Class Students Never Become First Class People In Life by refreshrate: 5:50pm On Jul 27, 2015 |
Freksy: Allow them |
Re: Reasons Why First Class Students Never Become First Class People In Life by tchalae: 5:52pm On Jul 27, 2015 |
refreshrate: Why do people always associate the use of English with intelligence, English is just another language like french or german...there are excellent expatriates who knw nothing about the English Language and stl do well in their various fields......som ppl encountered english as a second language and dier native as a first...so cut dem some slack 3 Likes |
Re: Reasons Why First Class Students Never Become First Class People In Life by refreshrate: 5:52pm On Jul 27, 2015 |
tchalae: How many years now has he been dead? So since then you no see another example? You're not helping yourself with this point if you really think about it o 1 Like |
Re: Reasons Why First Class Students Never Become First Class People In Life by HoluwadareY(m): 5:55pm On Jul 27, 2015 |
refreshrate:it tells me two tins sir: 1. That u are a master in English(probably) 2. That the guy is a master in geography(his field).Lobatan!!! Pls read d comment of a guy abt Albert Einstein(even Einstein was nt a genius outside physics).Peace! |
Re: Reasons Why First Class Students Never Become First Class People In Life by tchalae: 6:00pm On Jul 27, 2015 |
refreshrate: Even the so called rich men who dropped out of school like Gates and Zuckerburg are intellects in their fields, and wld probably hve finished top of dier classes if dey continued till grauduation.... Festus odimegwu, Ceo nigerian breweries and one of d multimillionaires in Nigeria graduated with a first class Professor Charles soludo also did Dr. Joseph odumodu- DG SON also did Nasir el rufai- is among them.....and d list goes on 2 Likes |
Re: Reasons Why First Class Students Never Become First Class People In Life by HoluwadareY(m): 6:01pm On Jul 27, 2015 |
TonySpike:i tire 4 dem my broda. Na because u c one 1st class graduate wey no dey do well,u come dey generalise d tin. What abt millions of people without 1st class that are living under average in life. Pathetic y people ll hav to put others down just to cover up 4 dia inadequacies. Thumbs up jare 2 Likes |
Re: Reasons Why First Class Students Never Become First Class People In Life by refreshrate: 6:06pm On Jul 27, 2015 |
tchalae: You like to argue sha albeit without clear understanding. Where did you see me associate English with intelligence now ehn? What I was trying to understand in a nutshell hoping you can get this was how could he call himself a first class student & not have proper comprehension of the English language? Did he not write exams? in English? it's only logical. In line with your justification, What language do we use for studies here in Nigeria? If the guy wan go jand go do masters they will ask in what language was your first degree awarded, you will advice him to say English, meanwhile him no too sabi English oyinbo go say na first class graduate. He goes to jand writes this type of English ratings of universities in Africa go commot dem go bone Nigeria. You will come and open thread here to ask how come they didnt list Nigeria? |
Re: Reasons Why First Class Students Never Become First Class People In Life by refreshrate: 6:13pm On Jul 27, 2015 |
HoluwadareY: if you can't argue logically why expose yourself like this? How does he communicate his mastery in geography to his lecturers do they have a separate language? You're defending a first class student that can't speak proper English? |
Re: Reasons Why First Class Students Never Become First Class People In Life by HoluwadareY(m): 6:31pm On Jul 27, 2015 |
refreshrate:i think u r better ignored sir.Have a good day! Btw,congrat to d broda dat made a 1st amidst several distractions unlike some dat wish dey did and r pained...and to every stds pls dnt allow dis average minded individuals to discourage u.as i av said earlier:I WOULD RATHER MAKE A 1ST AND LATER FIND OUT IT'S NT WORTH IT DAN SETTLE 4 LESS AND LIVE TO REGRET IT as anytin dat is worth doing at all IS WORTH DOING VERY WELL.peace! 1 Like |
Re: Reasons Why First Class Students Never Become First Class People In Life by tchalae: 6:41pm On Jul 27, 2015 |
refreshrate: Well you do have a very good point...but dnt judge the class of degree based on a typographical error. |
Re: Reasons Why First Class Students Never Become First Class People In Life by refreshrate: 6:42pm On Jul 27, 2015 |
HoluwadareY: Yes you have spoken wisely. The future awaits him. I pray he runs into one of those small HR girls wey school for jand come speak this him English. it would be fantastic make e come be say him senior the girl well well. choi. By the way I'm certain you didn't read the original post or have comprehension issues that's why you're writing this. |
Re: Reasons Why First Class Students Never Become First Class People In Life by refreshrate: 6:45pm On Jul 27, 2015 |
tchalae: I know a typo when I see one. The guy was trying to flaunt and made clear blunders in his English. Then some other people come all up in here trying to justify God knows what! When they say Nigerian graduates are unemployable this thread proves it 110% |
Re: Reasons Why First Class Students Never Become First Class People In Life by CoolBigSam(m): 7:45pm On Jul 27, 2015 |
tchalae:I actually gave ur comment a like, but on the other hand, it still boils down to the bone of contention: a first class grad should be first class in all ramifications, even in the use of the language in which he/she was taught in all of his/her life, at least being coherent enough in writing. 2 Likes |
Re: Reasons Why First Class Students Never Become First Class People In Life by Onyiridike(f): 8:02pm On Jul 27, 2015 |
@OP, you are simply jealous. I am not a first class graduate but I seriously worked hard to become one. If it is easy to read, memorize and pass exams, everybody would graduate with first class. Also, being a first class person or having a first class personality is different from being wealthy, popular and influential. Personality has to do with the difference in behaviour, feeling and thought. Dangote, 2-face, Bill Gate and Adenuga may not have first class personality. It is ONLY in Africa that everything is reduced to money and afluence. 5 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Reasons Why First Class Students Never Become First Class People In Life by fowowe411: 8:03pm On Jul 27, 2015 |
Lautechgossip:Prof. Albetor Sedofia ![]() For doubting thomases here before you quote me check my personal blog campus thrills. and search for "Life 101". This is so annoying! |
Re: Reasons Why First Class Students Never Become First Class People In Life by fulanigirl(f): 8:13pm On Jul 27, 2015 |
UfuomaUN: I've noticed that too. Why do people assume being a first class student means you crammed your way through school? Does intelligence and hard work not play a part? 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Reasons Why First Class Students Never Become First Class People In Life by Nobody: 8:16pm On Jul 27, 2015 |
refreshrate:u sef.....shey u don run company?........most companies employs 2:1 and above and d company dey move.....whether u like it or nt ur academic performance in school says much about how well u will function in a company |
Re: Reasons Why First Class Students Never Become First Class People In Life by Nobody: 8:16pm On Jul 27, 2015 |
refreshrate:u sef.....shey u don run company?........most companies employs 2:1 and above and d company dey move.....whether u like it or nt ur academic performance in school says much about how well u will function in a company.......if u like argue it wont change d fact 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Reasons Why First Class Students Never Become First Class People In Life by refreshrate: 8:21pm On Jul 27, 2015 |
SAVEDBABA: 2 actually consult for a third with a forth coming in board before middle of next month. So I know what I'm saying. Now, what's your basis ? |
Re: Reasons Why First Class Students Never Become First Class People In Life by desource13(m): 8:31pm On Jul 27, 2015 |
refreshrate:. I dnt tink u knw wat it takes 2 attain wat Dr Adesina has attained in life... Its like u tink its by jst reading/memorising books dat makes him get 2 dat level of achievement... Dat man is an extra-ordinary person nd 4 d records i undastand veri well wat d Op is trying 2 get across... Bt I'll leave wit dis quote " Anything worth doing is worth doing better"... I've never come across any 1st class graduate who is unemployed.. |
Re: Reasons Why First Class Students Never Become First Class People In Life by refreshrate: 8:36pm On Jul 27, 2015 |
SAVEDBABA: That's what you're trained to believe fact is you see most of those guys who don't do so well in school? They socialise more, thereby establishing relationships. Those relationships turn into the contacts you need to get the job done. I'm not ruling out entirely on good grades trust me I've seen the power of relationships & what contacts can do. Let me give you live example NYSC corps member with a pharmaceutical a while back nothing spectacular about her grades. Clinches a deal with a major hospital for the company. She gets official car + driver whilst still serving for this. No be she graduate best in her class o =========================================== Another case study Manager in telecoms firm, driving with her in her GL sees her class rep from school, Negro was strolling down the opposite direction with folder in his hand. You sabi as class rep grade dey be for school. She goes " that basta7d used to be my class rep in school, what happened to him?" This was years after their graduation. I don't know the scenario between them in school then I do know I prefered chilling in the air conditioned merc with her at that point. Go figure |
Re: Reasons Why First Class Students Never Become First Class People In Life by refreshrate: 8:38pm On Jul 27, 2015 |
desource13: Na dat last line you take fvck up guy. That you haven't seen doesn't make it so. please modify Just in case you probably haven't taken time to study your role model here his positions were appointments. As a minister I'm sure you know how that plays out in Nigeria or are all our ministers first class graduates? answer. |
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