I only have a slight idea what is tackled in EE, but as mentioned, the EE people here don't work on robotics (which is the field I want). I don't know if BS/MS EE in other colleges engages in Robotics. But since I'm in the 3rd world, I doubt that.
Since you mentioned "Next semester" and other hints, I take it that you're undergrad (not MS or whatever). It's really a big problem if someone with an engineering degree lacks technical skill. Though it's possible.
Don't you have some hands-on classes? We use breadboards/circuits...
This would be my debut here, so no idea if I'm posting in the wrong neighborhood.
Anyway, here's my story: I've been a tinkerer ever since - I would butcher appliances up and keep those magnets/coil guts, I fixed some toys too. I enjoyed building things. Electronics and Mechatronics/Robotics...