How Mass Communication Student Achieved a Perfect 5.00 GPA in Her Final Year

By Nkama Esther, Okwun Precious, Kehinde-Agbeyangi Eunice, Emmanuel Oladipo, and Azeezat Olatunde

A wise man once said, “The only thing standing between you and outrageous success is continuous progress.”

This encapsulates the story of Eniola Daramola, a remarkable student who defied the odds to achieve a perfect 5.0 GPA in her final year. Daramola accomplished this incredible feat while managing multiple responsibilities, including her role as a school executive and her job.

Right from her first year, Daramola had always wanted a 5.0 GPA, but it didn’t happen. This did not dissuade her from believing that a 5.0 GPA was attainable; she remained determined to achieve her goal. 

When she saw her first-semester grade, she told herself, “This will be the lowest GPA I’m going to have in this school.”

True to her words, it was, as her grades kept increasing throughout her levels until she hit her 5.0 goal in her final year. She attributed her drive for academic excellence to her family, friends, and mentees. 

“My dad is a lawyer, and my mom is a pharmacist. I had seen them excel in everything that they did. Goal-getters and people with big dreams always surrounded me.”

Daramola shared that setting daily goals and to-do lists helped her prioritise important tasks and manage her time effectively. Her academic feat didn’t come without sacrifices, as she recalled some of the challenges she faced.

“My sleep suffered, and I developed an ulcer. I am grateful to God that it all paid off, and now I’m resting. Now I have my time to myself.” 

In addition to her approach to time management, she mentioned one key detail she considered when it came to exam preparation.

“I took time to study my lecturers and tailored my preparation to meet their expectations.” 

For students striving for academic excellence, Daramola advised them to be committed to their goals and put in a lot of effort to reach them. She also emphasised the value of self-care, urging students to prioritise their emotional and physical well-being. 

“Whatever is a distraction for you, you just need to do away with them. For me, getting into any kind of relationship was a distraction. Try to understand your strengths and weaknesses too. Ensure you pray to God always,” she encouraged.

Daramola’s story demonstrates the power of determination, hard work, and perseverance. Her impressive accomplishments remind us that it is never too late to achieve our goals. After striving for a perfect GPA since her first year, she finally achieved it in her fourth year, showing that no dream is unattainable.