Missing Law cut-off mark led me to my true calling – Babcock varsity first-class graduate

After missing the cut-off mark to study Law, Christabel Ikegwuonu, who embraced International Law and Diplomacy at Babcock University and graduated with a first class, tells TEMITOPE ADETUNJI about her academic journey, becoming the first in her family to achieve a feat

You graduated with first-class degree. How does it feel to have reached this milestone?

I feel incredibly happy, fulfilled, and humbled. Graduating with a first class in International Law and Diplomacy means much more to me than an academic achievement. It made me feel seen and reminded me that I am capable of achieving more than I once thought.

What makes it even more special is that I wasn’t always intentional about academics. At the beginning of my university journey, I was quite carefree, but I experienced a shift in mindset that changed everything.

That single change transformed not only my academic performance but also my approach to life. Looking back, earning a first class feels like the fulfilment of a dream and proof that the right mindset can completely change your story.