Hey Dave, I know what you mean. I am also attending Miami International University of Art and Design. I'm just getting into modelling classes with Maya. But i'm way ahead of them. I've done tons of practice and studying on my own, even getting into advanced stuff like Dynamics, Soft bodies and MEL programming. And now I'm just sitting bored as hell sitting in introductory 3D classes. I guess it all comes down to a simple piece of paper with your name on it, aka a diploma.

I'm glad to know you went to my school and I guess you're succesful.

Steven.