5 Strategies That Made Me Emerge Best Graduating Student

25 year old best graduating student of the University of Benin, James Alleh, has shared 5 strategies that enabled him to perform the feat.

Alleh who almost dropped out over financial struggles shattered records, emerging first-class in Petroleum Engineering with a stunning 4.98 CGPA.  Here are the 5 strategies that he said helped him to emerge the best:

1. At every level of my studies, I sought out mentorship from someone ahead of me. For example, when I was in 200 Level, I would find someone in 300 Level to guide me and give me advice about what to expect and how to navigate the challenges of that stage. This way, I always had a clear understanding of what to do before I got there.

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2. https://businessjargons.com/planning.htmlPlanning was also crucial. I created strategies for my studies and ensured I followed them. I carefully planned how to study, deciding where I should and shouldn’t go. I ensured I didn’t overwhelm myself with too much work. To maintain balance, I incorporated three-hour breaks into my schedule, which helped me stay focused.

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3. Alongside that, prayer gave me the strength to push through the tough times and emerge as best graduating student.

4. I made it a habit to read for a minimum of eight hours daily, sometimes extending to as much as 15 hours when necessary. This wasn’t an exaggeration; it was my routine from the start of the semester to the end. Typically, I would wake up at 3am and study until 6am, take a break from 6am to 9am, and then continue the cycle. If you calculate, that adds up to about 12 hours a day. On days when I enjoyed what I was reading, I sometimes added an extra three hours, bringing my study time to 15 hours. This was my consistent routine.

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5. When I was at school, I focused on my leadership roles. However, once I got home, I made it a rule to turn off my phone to avoid distractions, especially from political or extracurricular commitments. I disciplined myself to manage my time effectively, even when it came to church activities.                                                                                                                                                       -Extracted from an interview with Punch