A Nigerian lady who graduated from Covenant University has shared her inspiring story of academic struggle and eventual success. Runo Adaware, who studied international relations, revealed that she started her university journey with a Grade Point Average (GPA) of just 1.5.
From 1.5 GPA to Second Class Lower
On her LinkedIn page, Adaware recounted how she ended up with a second-class lower degree despite her initial poor performance. She shared her experience as a speaker at the Political Science and International Relations (PSIR) Week at Covenant University.
Adaware wrote: "A 1.5 GPA AND SECOND CLASS LOWER LATER... Last week, I had the privilege of returning to Covenant University, this time not as a student sitting in a lecture room, but as a speaker at the PSIR Week. It was honestly one of those full-circle moments that made me stop and reflect on how far God has brought me."
The Moment of Realization
During her speech, she asked students to guess her first GPA. Answers ranged from 3.5 to 2.8, but when someone said 1.5, she confirmed it was close to the truth. She admitted that her university journey was far from perfect, with multiple carryovers and uncertainty about her future.
By the time she graduated with a Second Class Lower, she knew her result would not automatically open doors. She accepted the reality that she needed to create opportunities for herself. This realization led her to learn digital skills, take online courses, volunteer, create content, and build experience step by step.
She emphasized that there was no magical breakthrough, just a decision to keep showing up and improving. She concluded: "Your result may influence your starting point, but it does not have the final say on how far you can go."
Social Media Reactions
Her story triggered positive reactions on social media, with many celebrating her achievement and determination. In a related story, the best graduating student of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) shared how he was rejected by the University of Ibadan, while another graduate staged a one-man protest over unemployment.
