Recently updated on October 24th, 2022 at 03:25 pm
Anthonia Crystabel Nya emerges as the best graduating student of Caleb University, Imota, Lagos with a 4.81 Cumulative Grade Point Average [2018].
Anthonia Crystabel Nya, 23, a graduate of Computer Engineering emerged as the best with determination, hard work and self discipline.
According to Anthonia Crystabel Nya:
“My parents’ demise exposed me to a lot of uncertainties about my future, but I was resolutely determined to succeed; every child needs parents, because there are some times you will need the unique advice and guidance of your parents.
Even if you have brothers and sisters, there is nothing as beautiful as having your mum and dad with you.
I think I could have probably done much more if my parents were alive, but I’m grateful to God. I really miss my parents. Moreover, the story of my life would be incomplete without mentioning my brother-in-law who is my role model. I am grateful to my brother-in-law, Mr. Peter Moradeyo and Anita Moradeyo, my eldest sister for their roles in my success story.
They raised me from where my parents left me till now not because they had enough or more to spare, but because they have a heart full of love. The very first day I resumed at Caleb University, I took notes during lectures and studied hard after each lecture and even at night to prepare for the next lecture as well as researched a lot on the internet. I made use of the social media to improve my knowledge.
Money was my greatest challenge, because there were days I would cry, because I didn’t have a penny to eat. There were days I would go to the lecture room without anything in my stomach and without hope that I would eat that day. My major challenge was money.
God is my source and hope. The Bible says that Christ in us, the hope of glory. I’m a born again christian, full of the Holy Spirit. I call myself the blood bought, blood washed and Holy Ghost-filled christian. No matter what happened, I knew every adversity was momentary. I have God and I remember the Bible says that the thoughts God has for us are the thoughts of good and not of evil; to bring us to an expected end. When I was overwhelmed by the challenges of life or sad about them I always remembered that scripture, that it’s not the expected end of God, it was just temporary and I cheered up.
To grow, one has to first recognize that there is a need for growth. I had that experience during my first class, Math101, where I had to tell myself the truth that I was at the right place and environment. The environment was conducive for growth. Anyone who wants to achieve success has to be in his/her natural habitat; I mean having affinity for something. If I didn’t have a flair for science subjects, I don’t think I could have been here today. Discipline, determination, hard work, being teachable and maintaining the right attitude towards learning are also essential to success.”
