<p>If you got in to EE then you’re smart enough to succeed. However something like 1/2 of all those that start as engineering majors end up changing to something else. Some discover it isn’t for them, but I think many were HS stars and never learned good study habits – both specific skills needed, and the willingness to spend enough time. A rule of thumb for math & science classes is 9-10 hours outside of class doing homework and studying each week. Maybe you’ll need less, but this gives you at least a goal to start with.</p>
<p>Since math/science classes are cumulative, what you don’t learn in the 3rd week will come back to bite you in the 8th week, and in subsequent classes that assume you know the prerequisites. </p>
<p>UCLA has free tutoring, but you need to sign up the 1st week of classes. You can find study skills info on the web; here are 2 links to get you started [How</a> to Ace Calculus: The Art of Doing Well in Technical Courses](<a href=“How to Ace Calculus: The Art of Doing Well in Technical Courses - Cal Newport”>How to Ace Calculus: The Art of Doing Well in Technical Courses - Cal Newport) and [On</a> Becoming a Math Whiz: My Advice to a New MIT Student](<a href=“On Becoming a Math Whiz: My Advice to a New MIT Student - Cal Newport”>On Becoming a Math Whiz: My Advice to a New MIT Student - Cal Newport)</p>
<p>See also the Tips I posted about succeeding that are on the top of the UCLA page.</p>