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I’m currently studying for my first degree in Statistics. I can graduate with a 2.1 effortlessly, but getting a first-class would require a bit effort. My issue is that I’m already balancing a job, plus I’m feeling lazy and unmotivated about school.

For those who have graduated and have experience about the labour market, please:

Are there any significant advantages to having a first-class over a 2.1?
Did it make a difference in your career, further studies, or job opportunities?

I need real-life experiences and opinions to convince me whether to put in the effort or just avoid unnecessary stress.

It gives you an edge. Go for it.

Yes, it is worth the stress, please, go for it.

Importantly, it'll give you a maximum satisfaction when you look back to review your school years. , whatever that is worth doing should be done well. And, by chasing a first class, you'll end up having a very good grasp of knowledge as regards your field of endeavour. So, it'll enhance your proficiency.

Secondly, it gives you an advantage over your peers locally and internationally. For example, you're more likely to hit juicy international postgraduate scholarships with a first-class performance.

Please, do all you can to go for it.

And, pursuing a first class doesn't necessarily mean you can't do other things. You can still develop soft skills, do side hustles and all that. Don't let anyone deceive you, please.

When you chase a scholarship that's when you will understand the importance if first class

Get it if you can...1st class / 2:1.

Ridross:
I’m currently studying for my first degree in Statistics. I can graduate with a 2.1 effortlessly, but getting a first-class would require a bit effort. My issue is that I’m already balancing a job, plus I’m feeling lazy and unmotivated about school.

For those who have graduated and have experience about the labour market, please:

Are there any significant advantages to having a first-class over a 2.1?
Did it make a difference in your career, further studies, or job opportunities?

I need real-life experiences and opinions to convince me whether to put in the effort or just avoid unnecessary stress.

Not having First Class means you'd be considered for any opportunity as a second choice after a first class student. It means you're not the first choice, not the top choice amd you won't be the most preferred candidate when placed side by side with a first class student. All things being equal.

If you’re comfortable with that, then second class or even third class should be fine for you

Ridross:
I’m currently studying for my first degree in Statistics. I can graduate with a 2.1 effortlessly, but getting a first-class would require a bit effort. My issue is that I’m already balancing a job, plus I’m feeling lazy and unmotivated about school.

For those who have graduated and have experience about the labour market, please:

Are there any significant advantages to having a first-class over a 2.1?
Did it make a difference in your career, further studies, or job opportunities?

I need real-life experiences and opinions to convince me whether to put in the effort or just avoid unnecessary stress.

Self accomplishment, nothing else 🤷

Baba said he can graduate with 2.1 effortlessly
I hope it's not what l am thinking.

Ridross:
I’m currently studying for my first degree in Statistics. I can graduate with a 2.1 effortlessly, but getting a first-class would require a bit effort. My issue is that I’m already balancing a job, plus I’m feeling lazy and unmotivated about school.

For those who have graduated and have experience about the labour market, please:

Are there any significant advantages to having a first-class over a 2.1?
Did it make a difference in your career, further studies, or job opportunities?

I need real-life experiences and opinions to convince me whether to put in the effort or just avoid unnecessary stress.

Put in all the effort you can, it'd be worth it in the end.

It's over rated in Nigeria, especially don't try to have first class in Botany or Philosophy, you will end becoming an assistant lecturer with 200k monthly salary.

Brother, learn some skills while you are in the uni and start making money... especially if you are planning to stay in Nigeria.

Get it man, you will be glad you did

If you can do it, I don’t see why not.

Ridross:
I’m currently studying for my first degree in Statistics. I can graduate with a 2.1 effortlessly, but getting a first-class would require a bit effort. My issue is that I’m already balancing a job, plus I’m feeling lazy and unmotivated about school.

For those who have graduated and have experience about the labour market, please:

Are there any significant advantages to having a first-class over a 2.1?
Did it make a difference in your career, further studies, or job opportunities?

I need real-life experiences and opinions to convince me whether to put in the effort or just avoid unnecessary stress.

Person wey sabi book no go see am as stress na olodo wey wan impress go dey stress for watin him power.

As a fresh graduate having a First Class guarantees to a large extent that you will be shortlisted for interviews...getting the job then depends on how well you are able to defend it at the interview and prove that you are the best fit for the job

In Delta State those days under Emmanuel Uduaghan's time,
A First Class graduate gets Automatic Lecturing Job, Masters Abroad and other Benefits.

So if ur State is like that, It's a Good one.

It's worth the stress

But unfortunately, our beloved country will humble you.

This days, na first class dey do POS, na third class dey withdraw. It's pathetic

Its worth every efforts.

What is worth doing at all is worth doing very well bro, if u can, try get it but if it's above your reach, do your best and pray for God to crown it. First class gives one an edge over other competitors in the labor market, it's though not a do or die affair.

Why not, if you sabi book..

1st class, 2nd class or no class at all, all by the grace these days.

If you decide not to get it, trust me at some points in life, you will REGRET not having it

Oga I thought like you and ended up with a 2:1,do I regret it? YES.

So advise yourself.

Get am first, then ask

It's worth it that's if you can graduate before 24/25 years old

Over worth sef

Inside life

If you graduate with a first class, it will give you an easy start given the saturated job market. But over time, the truly intelligent people will distinguish themselves regardless of grade.

Wherever you find yourself give your best. After have razor sharp focus for 4 to 7 years to get first class forget your certificate and hustle like say u no go school.
Na motivational quote I just drop oo

Huger go rewire ur brain if u no hustle and when Gp begin drop at the rate of 1point per year when u begin hustle just so u fit see food chop and pay bills

CalabarPikin:
It's worth the stress

But unfortunately, our beloved country will humble you.

This days, na first class dey do POS, na third class dey withdraw. It's pathetic

A First Class Graduate of a Standard Federal or State University like Uniben, UniPort, Delsu, etc will NEVER do this.

Ppease tell me more. Doesit means its easy for first class in Nigerian universityto secure scholarship?

ExudeLoveToAll:
When you chase a scholarship that's when you will understand the importance if first class