You can become the arch-mage, but if you’re too busy running around Skyrim, you don’t have to be the Arch-mage! Pass it off, and keep doing what you need to. There’s research constantly being carried out. There are rooms dedicated to each of the studies. There are random books lying around open that can each teach you something new.

In IMC the College becomes a brand new version of it’s old, unimpressive self. This College of Winterhold is an embarrassing excuse for a mage college. Rework the College into something impressive, and pass off the Arch-Mage job if you want. These mods will make you the mage you always should have been. Well, the modders of the world have created something for us: A better, magical place. A linear, one dimensional way to become the best mage was all that we could do. It’s no secret that Bethesda’s release of Skyrim left much to be desired for the up and coming mages of the world. Let's look at some mods to make sure they won't be. The Dragonborn should not be outclassed by other Mages.