Sometimes it's easier to follow the herd. Since you're paying a lot of money for classes, might as well attend. Keeping up with course material on your own, wh

Sometimes it's easier to follow the herd. Since you're paying a lot of money for classes, might as well attend. Keeping up with course material on your own, while skipping class, will result in 3-4 times the effort and lower grades -> you will likely work your ass off, get a mediocre grade, but have learned a lot (this avenue is more befitting for side projects). The main reason: each prof. stresses specific things in the final exam that were covered in his lecture. With a heavy course load, you cannot afford to pursue this strategy, if you want halfway decent grades.