[kd0amg]

but what benefit is it to be packed in basics classes that you don't need to anyone? you don't get to skip classes you already know, you have to sit through them, and waste your time

When I chose where to study (for undergrad), a major factor in the decision was minimizing the amount of coursework I would have to repeat.

[XorNot]

This is exactly what I'm doing now for my electrical engineering degree (following on from a Masters in Chemistry).

The big advantage is pretty much all of what I'm doing now is new and relevant material, and its great!