If anything, I think that the regimental system HELPS teach first year students very quickly to take responsibility for and manage time, just by the amount of work required. . . it sure taught me how to prioritize my time between classes, drills, Plebe knowledge, cleaning stations, etc. . . . not sure how license fits in with the trimester system, but on the quarter system, that third quarter of 1st class year was a bear, what with finals a week or so after license. . . about the most enjoyable (was going to put "easiest", but Sea Year was anything but easy) times of the whole experience for me were Sea Year (hard work, but a real chance to see what the lifestyle was like) and fourth quarter, 1st class year. . . license passed, free gangway. . . spring time. . . yeah. . . . .