Diligence is steadfast application, assiduousness and industry—the virtue of hard work. Diligence in students is correlated with academic performance. This is especially found in younger students. The support of parents is significant in encouraging students to be diligent. Other factors which encourage diligence in students include discipline, concentration, conformity and spirituality.
The full story of Uwa Osamede Imafidon, a 24 year old female demonstrates what we have briefly talked about in the opening paragraph.
Uwa Osamede Imafidon, a 24 year old female Nigerian graduated from the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) with 4.0 CGPA (Cummulative Grade Point Average) out of the maximum 4.0 CGPA.
Reports have it that Imafidon had earlier graduated with a first class degree from the University of Benin, before she went to the United States to pursue her Masters degree in Microbiology where she made 4.0 CGPA.
This is a laudable achievement.