I had no accommodation for 13 months, says UniCal best graduating student
Offiong Edet, the best graduating student in the University of Calabar (UniCal) 38th convocation ceremony, says he had no personal accommodation for 13 months. Edet, a graduate of Business Education,
Offiong Edet, the best graduating student in the University of Calabar (UniCal) 38th convocation ceremony, says he had no personal accommodation for 13 months.
Edet, a graduate of Business Education, made the disclosure in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on the sidelines of the convocation ceremony in Calabar yesterday.
He stated that during the period, he either slept in classrooms or stayed with friends who had accommodation.
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“I had no money to secure personal accommodation because of my poor background.
“I was able to achieve academic success because I was determined and focused during this journey. Although I had no shelter, I maintained perfect academic commitment, I attended classes and completed all assignments and tests,” he said.
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Edet said that academic pursuit becomes easier when a student shows focus and determination.
He added that discipline and humility reduced academic stress, saying:” Students who remain focused and committed are less likely to encounter difficulties during their studies.
“I approached my academic tasks with huge sense of discipline. I saw school and learning as my master. I saw myself as the servant,” he said.
