I just finished my EE degree. I did well, but it certainly wasn't by getting lots out of lectures (though going to them probably is a good idea). The trick is

I just finished my EE degree. I did well, but it certainly wasn't by getting lots out of lectures (though going to them probably is a good idea). The trick is to have friends to study with. I always had a hard time focusing on the coursework by myself. It's dry, at least as presented at school. Study with friends, and explore the material with them by coming up with ridiculous possible applications for whatever you're learning. As a bonus, the friends you make at the library will probably be better to have than the ones you'll make taking drugs. ;)