What really counts is what YOU put into it. Don't just aim for a rag of a diploma. Reach for REAL knowledge and understanding of the world. When you study reach for deeper meaning and not just to pass a test.
+10 to that. Never mistake memorization for learning. Memorization allows you to solve problems others have already solved. Understanding allows you to solve problems nobody else can.
Really, in most cases it's easier to understand a few concepts than to memorize the hundreds of facts these concepts lead to. Does that make sense?
And like Ironraven said, we'll keep your stump sitting by the fire for you. I promise not to use it as a chicken chopping block or anything like that.
-Blast