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First and most critical piece of advice. Don't drop out if you can financially afford to stay in. You will grow to regret it later. Second, talk to your profes

First and most critical piece of advice. Don't drop out if you can financially afford to stay in. You will grow to regret it later. Second, talk to your professors, adviser, and the dean of the department about your situation. Let them know your skill set so that advanced answers do not come across as cheating. Third, most major universities allow you to test out. I have completed almost 30 hours towards my degree by testing out of classes and using previous work experience to apply for credit. Testing out usually involves either taking the final exam for the class, doing a major project, or a combination of both. I would highly encourage you to talk to your professor. Fourth, the classes will get harder and more challenging. Talk to your adviser, professors, and the dean of the department. Determine what your options are for classes and take the most challenging classes as electives. Fifth, look into a minor that may provide a release from the rut you are in. Even if the minor is something like underwater basketweaving it can provide a break and also provide a way to gain experience in an environment outside your comfort zone. Finally, see if your school offers any independent study programs or credits for internships. It sounds like you have good skills that could be applied to real-life scenarios while at the same time accomplishing your goal of completing your degree.

aamar 17y ago
Overall very good advice, but your school may not have professors or advisers who have the time to give helpful guidance to undergraduates. Consider auditing a more advanced class that's related to your interests, with permission of the professor, and do as much of the work/reading as you can. In my experience, sitting in on one inspiring or interesting course can make surviving four others bearable or even expose surprising corners in previously dull material.

aamar 17y ago

Overall very good advice, but your school may not have professors or advisers who have the time to give helpful guidance to undergraduates. Consider auditing a more advanced class that's related to your interests, with permission of the professor, and do as much of the work/reading as you can. In my experience, sitting in on one inspiring or interesting course can make surviving four others bearable or even expose surprising corners in previously dull material.