<p>I generally do not take classes whose material I am already familiar with, not even for gen ed requirements or free electives. On one occasion I self-studied and tested out of an upper-level major requirement because I knew half of the material already and didn’t feel like sitting through the lectures.</p>
<p>I do however pick classes with <em>engaging</em> lecturers and I avoid writing-intensive classes for free electives. Does that count as taking the easy way out?</p>