So here's my attempt to not get this question closed for too subjective :P

I'm a young programmer, specifically interested in Game Development. I've written my first couple games in Java, which I would consider my self intermediate-Advanced in. As I start to prepare myself for college and (hopefully) internships, I've noticed that learning C/C++ is essential to the industry. I've decided to start with C++, and so I read a couple of books that I saw were suggested.

Anyway, now I have a decent understanding of the basics, but I really want to enhance my language knowledge. Instead of just asking for things to do, I was wondering what were some exercises that you did that really helped you understand the language? Preferably they would be near the beginner level.

I understand that they obviously won't be directly related to Game Development, but it be nice if there were some things that I could transfer over eventually.

(Specifically, I struggle with memory (pointers, etc) since there is no such concept in Java)

Thanks! - Tips

P.S.: Here's to hoping this isn't to subjective :P