Nineteen-year-old Qudrat Ishola is not just brainy, she is also not selfish.
The lady who emerged as the 2019/2020 Crescent University, Abeokuta, Best Graduating Student knows how to appreciate people’s efforts, especially those of her parents.
That is why as she savours the awards and prizes that came her way for emerging victorious, she says her parents too deserve all the crests they can get.
According to her, her father and mother deserve an award for best parents for their roles in her achievements in life so far.
Ishola graduated with a 4.91 Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA).
In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abeokuta on Saturday, she said that the medals she received on her convocation day were dedicated to her parents.
She explained that despite financial challenges, they supported, advised her all through and always reminding her of her goals.
Ishola, who graduated from the Department of Biological Science, said, “although, it was not microbiology I actually wanted to study, I have passion for Medicine and Surgery and I still do.
” I heard that if I pass my microbiology examinations well, I would have higher chance of being able to transfer to Medicine and Surgery.
” I got this burning passion to be the best among my mates the day I got admitted to Crescent University, Abeokuta and it really assisted me.
” I read at my convenience. I do not compare myself with other people. I have some friends that read all night and some only during the day, but then, everyone needs to learn when is best for them. I always ensure I read before exams,” she said.
Ishola , the first child in a family of nine , also told NAN that she took her studies serious right from her days in the secondary school.
”My saddest moment was when I lost one of my friends in our 300 level days, so painful but we just had to realise that life is all about ups and downs.
“I was also faced with some challenges which included joggling through leadership roles, being the school Amirah in my final year and also head of class of my department.
”I faced financial problems, most especially in my final year. It was terrible but Alhamdulillah,” she said.
Ishola advised other students to always put their best in whatever they do, adding that they should not compete with anyone, but dream about success and also work for it.
“Set goals and ensure you work towards them. Be consistent in whatever you do and stay committed. Always put your God first at all times. Know what can distract you and stay away from it.
“Do not settle for ‘okay’ and do not settle for ‘good enough’ but always strive for the best,” she said.
Crescent University graduated 759 students at its 13th convocation held on Oct. 16 .
