A 19-year-old graduate of Delta State University (DELSU) has gone viral online after breaking a family record by graduating with a first-class degree. The young lady proudly shared her achievement on social media, earning widespread praise from netizens who described her as 'beauty with brains.'
Breaking the Family Record
In a TikTok post, the graduate, known as @a.r.e.s.e_, revealed that she is the first woman in her bloodline to earn a first-class degree. She wrote: 'Rich because I’m the first woman in my bloodline to graduate with first class.' The post quickly gained traction, with many users congratulating her and celebrating her accomplishment.
Academic Achievement and Personal Journey
Sharing her degree certificate on TikTok, she stated: 'My name is no longer just a name; it is attached to a degree, and it’s not a degree from down the road! It’s a FIRST CLASS DEGREE.' In another post, she reflected on her challenging journey, saying: 'If I start writing about my journey, this section will be exhausted. All I can say is that God came through for me. I asked for a Spirit of Excellence, and He gave it freely. This degree shows that there is nothing I cannot do and achieve with God by my side. God, I give you all the Glory and all the Honour. This one is for You.'
Social Media Reactions
Many netizens took to the comment section to praise her. SLIM_BADDIE commented: 'Beauty with brains.' Dera said: 'Congratulations, proud of you kid.' Others, including ABUJA|APO SHAPE-WEARS$HANDFANS, _luminousbeautyyy, Gloshine, Anitakefe, Humble_Light, and Ade's?space, also sent congratulatory messages. The video continues to inspire many young Nigerians.
Similar Stories of Academic Excellence
In a related story, another Nigerian graduate expressed joy after bagging a first-class degree in Mechanical Engineering from Delta State University, despite nearly giving up due to challenges. Meanwhile, a DELSU graduate recently questioned the criteria for best graduating student awards after another student with the same CGPA was selected.
