> By taking fewer classes, there's more available time for the motivated student to read an interesting paper related to the lecture that week--and read it thor

> By taking fewer classes, there's more available time for the motivated student to read an interesting paper related to the lecture that week--and read it thoroughly. There's more time to think critically about interesting, new problems, and even to discover one's own passions or calling. This is why it's a good idea to join a research lab, even if only for a semester. Hanging out with grad students can give you a new perspective on a lot of cool things you'd never know about and help demonstrate why certain things are important.