Computer engineer here. My weakest ability is reading comprehension and language. Engineering classes are brutal, but if I put effort into it I would ace it.
I softened the load by:
1. English classes at a community college in the summer
2. Took a couple classes at my university in another summer
3. Kept hours below 15 per semester
Yeah I'm only taking six hrs. this semester but one class is entirely online.
I have done well in comprehension classes like where we had to read Judith Butler.
I'm so relieved to find that my art class seems wonderful; the professor is amazing.
There is only one other professor who I may drop depending on how the quiz goes next week.
I also forgot to mention she will subtract 5% from your final grade if your phone rings.
She tried to scare all the kids also.
I don't like that.
I think it's really a bad idea to keep track of whether students read by giving quizzes.
I think the same could be done through homework.
Also, the main component of the class is this online part. I've had online components exist as part of the class but not the entirety. I think that just demonstrates laziness on the part of the professor.