I'm in the UK and this studied in a system where you can't just skip ahead, but I also got so much out of sucking in the riches as you say and helping other stu

I'm in the UK and this studied in a system where you can't just skip ahead, but I also got so much out of sucking in the riches as you say and helping other students. Because I already knew the basics I could spend time really mastering every last part of the courses and it was wonderful (and also gave me space and time for lots of non-academic activities!)