Lady Celebrates Becoming Best Graduating Student at Caleb University with 4.98 GPA

A young Nigerian lady, Joy Ahiakwo, has taken to social media to celebrate her incredible academic achievement as she graduates as the Best Graduating Student from Caleb University with an outstanding 4.98 GPA.

She shared the exciting news on her LinkedIn page, she wrote: “Achieving this milestone wasn’t about one specific thing I did – it was a combination of consistent habits, discipline, and grace. Here’s what worked for me:-

1. Attending all my classes: I made it a priority to attend all my classes – and arrive early. Hearing my lecturers explain concepts firsthand made studying later much easier. Instead of struggling to grasp new information, I was simply reinforcing what I had already learned in class.
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2. Consistent, disciplined studying: I never let my notes pile up. Every night, I studied for at least two hours, reviewing my jottings, PDFs, textbooks, and online resources. Google and ChatGPT became my best friends. I didn’t start taking reading breaks until my second semester in 300 level, but by then, I had already built a solid habit of consistent studying. Because of this, I never had to cram for tests or exams – I was always well-prepared.
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3. Always asking questions: If I didn’t understand something, I asked – always. My goal was to leave class with at least 80% clarity on the topic rather than promising myself I’d “figure it out later.” Building strong relationships with my lecturers also made it easier to seek clarifications.
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4. Taking everything seriously: I approached tests, assignments, and projects with the same intensity as exams, putting in equal effort and study time. I didn’t just aim for A’s – I aimed for high A’s (80+). These small but consistent efforts added up, ensuring my grades remained excellent throughout.
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5. Prioritizing my relationship with God: Beyond academics, my faith played a huge role. Many times, I felt led to study specific topics, only for them to appear in exams. I also experienced divine protection – no serious illnesses, missing results, or major issues throughout my three years at Caleb University. I consistently prayed that the problems other students experienced wouldn’t be mine, and God truly came through for me.
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6. Staying focused on my goal: I always reminded myself that I was in school for academics first. I worked hard to minimize distractions – whether from social life or relationships. That said, I still enjoyed a balanced life. Those who know me can attest that my social life is just as vibrant as my academic and spiritual life.
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This journey wasn’t easy, but it was worth it and I’m just grateful to have it be done with now. To anyone currently in school: discipline, consistency, and faith can take you further than you imagine.