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Not very. Marks anywhere from 40% to 85%. I started when I was fifteen and failed out in my fourth (last) year.

Went back part-time about 5 years later, and failed a compilers course after I decided to forgo the group, write the compiler myself, but got sidetracked leading bots in assault mode on Unreal Tournament.

I really learned how to study about 2 years ago. Sigh.

Spending too much time playing games was a major contributing factor. OTOH I now work in game-development.

I occasionally think about going back so I can some day get a post-grad degree, but don't relish being some profs biatch.

I have a university library-card, read theses and research papers, and generally do whatever I damn well want, while getting paid and hatching product ideas.



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