I dunno wat is written above ...just my opinion...1st class degree is important...but more important that that is your NETWORKING with people in looking for jobs. Its pointless if you score well in exams but sacrifice all good fun time where you could have spend meeting people...its important too do well in exam but communication skills for me is the most highest priority...U must do well in exams...because when u send your resume to a company if you are a 1st class student they may just directly put u up for interview...whereas for secondclass the may Consider u for interview...

I personelly feel...1st class degree is not that important...i think everyone should work whiloe studying gain some work experience...it will help manage your time better as well make you an experience work force in the future...IN other words...experience is more important than your 1st class...

Just my 2cents