From 3.92 to First-Class: The Resilience of Adebayo Ogunlase at Olabisi Onabanjo University
From 3.92 to First-Class: The Resilience of Adebayo Ogunlase at Olabisi Onabanjo University
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Adebayo Ogunlase has joined the elite ranks of graduates at Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), securing a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry with First-Class Honours.
Graduating during the 2024 academic session with a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 4.52/5.00, Ogunlase’s journey is being hailed as a masterclass in academic persistence.
Unlike many top-tier graduates who maintain a high GPA from their first semester, Ogunlase faced an uphill battle. He began his 100-level year with a 3.92 GPA, a result that left him discouraged and contemplating withdrawal. OOU Biochemistry Department
"Starting his 100 level with a GPA of 3.92 was tough," he shared. "Despite putting in a lot of effort, he felt sad and discouraged, and at times, giving up crossed his mind."
To bridge the gap between "Second-Class Upper" and "First-Class," Ogunlase adopted a rigorous academic regimen:
Incremental Growth: He treated every semester as a challenge to outperform his previous results.
Intensive Study: He committed to frequent overnight study sessions and expanded his research beyond the standard curriculum.
Continuous Improvement: Even after achieving 'A' grades, he maintained a mindset of "constructive dissatisfaction," constantly pushing for higher percentage scores.
Ogunlase credits his eventual success to "God’s grace, steady effort, and the support of good people." His story serves as a vital reminder to students that a foundational GPA does not define one's final outcome.
"Starting slow doesn’t mean finishing weak," he concluded. "Persistence truly pays off."
