A capability to evaluate a situation critically, take appropriate decisions, it is not just learning of facts, as Einstein once commented.
He himself provided the best example of what a critical insight means by way of Special Theory of Relativity which revolutionized the understanding of the nature of space time. Our universe is made as a space time continuum and not space and time. All kind of science fiction movies have come up based on this.
It is not that every one is expected to attain that height but even if you are studying for improving your job prospects, attempt to enjoy the under lying beauty of concepts, the challenge of problems you face rather than treat it as burden you are forced to carry.
An interview of Rupamanjari Ghosh focuses on what is that lacking in higher education that it is unable to provide jobs.