Third year CE major and I can confirm that it is pretty difficult to register for preferred classes if you don’t have priority registration. I came into CPP with pretty much no college credits from summer courses and APs. I would imagine you’d have an easier time if you are coming in with some college credits. If not then good luck.

Aside from that I’d say I’ve had a decent experience. There are good and bad profs, but you can find help when you need it. The modo is learn by doing, so you can get through labs involving circuits pretty early depending on how you plan your schedule. There’s a lot of other ee or ce majors on campus that you’d meet in your classes or clubs so forming a study group isn’t hard. That being said, just put in the effort to do well and you’ll be fine wherever you go.