I need to choose between an air and a pro

I need some help chosing between a MacBook Pro and a MacBook Air, for uni, and just don't know what is best and worth the value. I study some design subjects so I may need to use some softwares, but otherwise, just general use laptop.

depends on what you need it for.   If no video editing or gaming , get the Air
I own both, and love both, but Id never part with the Air
AIr is on sale right now, $100 off, and is faster.  The new Air just came out.
Your choice is subjective, weigh the differences. Same as other people have to do

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    Air has fewer parts, only one moving part (the fan), lite as an Ipad (almost) but a full powered computer.
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    Runs cooler than anything else out there (which = durability).  Heat is a killer on a scale of 10X over that of accidents.
    Pack around a regular notebook around about 20 days, then an Air, .....after that the standard laptops stays at home.    
    Air is the only Mac that has Haswell, 802ac wifi, and incredible 12hr. batt life in 13" I5.
    Get the 13" much longer battery life, and the screen real estate is better, Ive owned both 11" and 13".     13" also has an SD card slot the 11" doesnt have.
    Picture of macbook Air simplicity below

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