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I had that type of experience as a foreign student as well. Imagine taking a test where the review was done in class and consisted of the teacher READING questions straight from the test and giving you the answer! People still did poorly simply because they were too lazy to listen or too busy partying to show up for the review. I found that the pervasive attitude was one of having a good time. As a foreign student I didn't have that luxury, my tuition, books, room and board cost my parents dearly. You are right, there would have been big trouble if I did not perform to the best of my ability.

My wife is from Japan. I met her while she was in college here and I've never seen someone so dedicated to making sure she does well. She got a socialogy degree and found that any degree does not guarantee a good job. She didn't have anyone who knew the U.S. well, or the value of different degrees to mentor her. Now she's gone back to school for pharmacy. She's doing her premed and studies avery available minute. I help her with the chemistry and I'm amazed at how well she is doing. Going from the liberal arts to the hard sciences has been a BIG change for her.