Lagos State University Achieves Milestone with First First-Class Graduate in History and International Studies in 40 Years
In a historic moment for Lagos State University (LASU), Temitope Ayeobasan has emerged as the first first-class graduate in History and International Studies since the department’s inception 40 years ago. This remarkable achievement was announced by Professor Adeyeri Olusegun, the Head of the department.
In an interview with Vanguard, Professor Adeyeri emphasized the significance of Ayeobasan’s accomplishment for both the department and the university as a whole. He remarked, “Ayeobasan Temitope has demonstrated extraordinary resilience throughout her studies, from her first year until now. She truly deserves this honor.”
This achievement is particularly noteworthy, marking a first since the establishment of the university in 1984. Professor Adeyeri also mentioned the importance of mentorship for Ayeobasan moving forward, stating, “As an adult, her decision regarding future opportunities will be hers to make. However, I am confident that wherever her journey takes her, she will benefit from the guidance of a mentor.”
The university community is celebrating this milestone, hoping it will inspire future generations of students in the History and International Studies program.
First-Class Graduate Temitope Ayeobasan Reflects on Academic Journey and Future Aspirations
In a recent media interview, Temitope Ayeobasan, the first-ever first-class graduate in History and International Studies at Lagos State University, shared her academic journey and future aspirations.
The 21-year-old graduate, who completed her secondary education in 2020, revealed that her initial choice of study was not history. “I actually never wanted to study history,” she explained. “Due to certain circumstances, I had to settle for it temporarily while waiting for a transfer to law. However, along the way, I fell in love with the subject and decided to stay.”
Temitope admitted that she had doubts about achieving a first-class degree at first. “I wasn’t sure I would achieve a First Class because I didn’t initially want to study history,” she said. “But I adhered to my mantra: ‘Whatever’s worth doing at all is worth doing well,’ so I put my all into it.”
With a newfound passion for her field, Temitope’s success is a testament to her hard work and dedication, inspiring many as she looks ahead to her future endeavors.
First-Class Graduate Temitope Ayeobasan Shares Challenges and Strategies for Success
Temitope Ayeobasan, the first first-class graduate in History and International Studies at Lagos State University, recently opened up about the challenges she faced during her academic journey.
Reflecting on her experiences, Ayeobasan noted, “Most things in the department came easily to me, but my greatest challenge was having to write multiple exams on the same day. Additionally, I’m not the biggest fan of 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. classes, which added another hurdle to my routine.”
Despite these obstacles, Temitope emphasized the importance of passion and dedication in achieving success. “I believe the greatest strategy is having a passion for what you do and deciding to invest your all into it. Reading was easy for me because I genuinely enjoyed it,” she explained. To enhance her learning, she also made it a point to create personal notes in addition to those provided by her lecturers.
Ayeobasan’s insights serve as inspiration for future students, highlighting that perseverance and a love for learning can lead to remarkable achievements.
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