Thehumanlloydl:
Hello guys,
This is an interactive thread aimed at Nigerian undergraduate students, just to arouse our academic motives, since agreeably, the coronavirus pandemic is dulling ours in Nigeria.

So first of all, we'll introduce ourselves; Course of study, level, uni(if you wish) and probably our CGPA and plan to improve on them. Please no discrimination of any form, no making fun of CGPA's or universities/polytechnics. I believe students are more United than the rest of the populace.

The most important thing about this thread is getting us back on track to study our books and re-assess our strategies to improve our CGPA's We begin;

NDSMELODY:
telecom option

NDSMELODY:
....it was not easy though i had B with rigorous reading then......i used theraja textbook too

jeff35:


i hope ds thread bcums interactive

jeff35:
I'm a 300 level student at fupre studying electrical electronics engineering
cgpa 4.51

i love maths and am vry passionate abt my career

was three wks away from my 1st sem exams b4 d lockdown!

i hope ds thread bcums interactive

frankosivue:
Studying Computer Science and currently in 200L. 100L CGPA is 3.75 (had a bad first semester!). First class is still on the cards.

Let me add that I'm using this break to my advantage. Taking courses on Udemy and Educative.io (Educative is the best data friendly learning platform for me)

hollymolly66:
Civil engineering
200l
ATBU Bauchi

I just got into 200l we haven't written any exams yet and my current cgpa is 4.40
I must confess I'm not a fan of calculation but i put in all my possible best to achieve this CGPA and I'm still willing to do my best in this 200l bcuz I'm aiming to graduate with First class honours by the special grace of God

neuroboy4:
I'm a 300Level student of computer science from a top federal university.
Current on 4.91 CGPA.
I'm great at maths (even though I had a B in a maths courses in year 1), physics, programming, computer science in general.
I have many goals, one of which is to finish as the overall best graduating student in the school (lol, even though I have friends still on 5.00)

For freshmen, I believe the best way to start well is to know yourself and tactics that work best for you. Some enjoy reading during the day, some can only assimilate at night. I personally like reading during the day and immediately after classes to stay up-to-date in case of impromptu tests. Don't forget to mingle with bright minds too, people who can encourage you to read (trust me, this helps a lot).

Lastly, trust God and everything will work in your favour.

Thehumanlloydl:

Very nice CGPA for comp sci, do you learn programming only in the classroom and study materials or you practice with off-school resources?
Some of my friends in comp sci usually have tough time year one and two, from three I think it gets easier right?

NDSMELODY:
500l electrical engineering with CGPA of 4.05,i am begging God to graduate with this jejely because i have just one semester.

Thehumanlloydl:

Nice course, the future. First class is still possible but it's study study study, no time to even do any side job. If you can get 4.8and4.7 this year two, then you've gotten urself back on track. Yeah I'm using Allison, taking a writing course.

Thehumanlloydl:

Great CGPA, so technically you do well in theory and reading courses, lol I'm your opposite. I'm thinking how I'll even cram definitions for my upcoming online exams.
Can you share your study pattern on how you got 4.40?

neuroboy4:

I would say both. Most lecturers taking programming courses always refer to materials given to set exam questions so it's mandatory for me to use classroom materials.
Aside classroom, I personally take online courses to strengthen my knowledge of programming (web development and machine learning to be specific).
For a course like computer sci, classroom knowledge of programming is not enough to be very good. I personally learned Java and Python even before we resumed the semester and the exams were like breeze.
Lol, comp sci is hardest in year 3 as your are going to be learning core CS concepts then becomes easier in yr 4 -> yr 5. You stop doing maths and physics in year 3.
For someone with good background in maths and physics, yr 1 and yr 2 shouldn't be problem as long as he/she is focused

Thehumanlloydl:

Elect just full here
Law faculty was three days away from 1st sem exam, while engineering- 1week.
Great cgpa, can you pls share how you got and are maintaining it with us

Dahunsi228:
300l TELECOMMUNICATION ENGINEERING FEDERAL UNI OF TECHNOLOGY MINNA CURRENT CGPA 4.35

hollymolly66:
Civil engineering
200l
ATBU Bauchi

I just got into 200l we haven't written any exams yet and my current cgpa is 4.40
I must confess I'm not a fan of calculation but i put in all my possible best to achieve this CGPA and I'm still willing to do my best in this 200l bcuz I'm aiming to graduate with First class honours by the special grace of God

neuroboy4:
I'm a 300Level student of computer science from a top federal university.
Current on 4.91 CGPA.
I'm great at maths (even though I had a B in a maths courses in year 1), physics, programming, computer science in general.
I have many goals, one of which is to finish as the overall best graduating student in the school (lol, even though I have friends still on 5.00)

For freshmen, I believe the best way to start well is to know yourself and tactics that work best for you. Some enjoy reading during the day, some can only assimilate at night. I personally like reading during the day and immediately after classes to stay up-to-date in case of impromptu tests. Don't forget to mingle with bright minds too, people who can encourage you to read (trust me, this helps a lot).

Lastly, trust God and everything will work in your favour.

frankosivue:
Exactly. I'll need to study well for sure and I've made plans for that. About Allison, I don't know why I just don't have a thing for the platform. May be it's because I'm already comfortable with the learning platforms I'm using and so I see no need to try it out. Are you also studying Computer Science?

hollymolly66:
well the thing is that i try my possible best to adapt to any kind of pattern. And i noticed that i can also cram a lot and I'm not sure if it's a good thing cuz most times i end up forgetting what i read after the exams.
And about my reading pattern i read when I really feel eased I don't force it. I'm not a fan of TDB lol

Thehumanlloydl:

Well I chose Allison cuz it has a simple UI, I'm studying Electrical Engineering, I'll eventually be going into Computer electronics option so I'm interested I'm CS.

frankosivue:

Nice. You have to become a fan of calculations if you want to succeed in engineering. No other way.

jeff35:


lol
its all GOD, with reading,crazy reading, some cool level of intell. and conc. Passion(jus read cus u love it, not 4 exams)

am in the most testing year of the course tho, with courses like circuit theory,electromagnetism and 3 oda 3 unit courses(out of 8 courses) to handle, all i pray 4 is divine help

Thehumanlloydl:

Well Personally, I don't see anything bad in cramming, I feel as engineering students we should be stronger in calculation and practical works, and then can cram definitions to get ~10%

macnino399:
Computer Engineering
500level
CGPA= 4.41
I'm still yet to see my I.T results tho.
We pray for Grace!

frankosivue:

Nice. I'm also a Balewite. You have to become a fan of calculations if you want to succeed in engineering especially in ATBU. No other way.

jeff35:

futminna, the dream uni i never attended!

hws it there bro!
also hw is the course bn handled(like outlines, similarities with EEE)