[lionkor]

I agree fully. Not sure what they are on about, with "no labs??" in the replies.

You still do all the same things, and they are graded, but this doesn't affect your final grade. Instead, you need to pass a threshold to enter the exam, which is then graded.

The US isn't so amazing at this, it simply can be done better. Recognizing where you can improve and from whom you can learn is a great first step to ACTUAL improvement.