How could having a mac book pro benefit me as a college student?

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how could having a mac book pro benefit me as a college student?

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To be honest, which computer platform you use isn't likely to make much of a difference.  You need a reliable system first and foremost.  Granted, low end Windows machines can be less reliable.  But I have found comparably spec'd Windows machines to perform as reliably.  It does take a little more work on the PC side with respect to maintainance and avoiding viruses.
The most important thing is that you get a system that will allow you to do what you need to do.  If you're not familiar with using a Mac (and subsequently, OS X), the best time to learn isn't when you're in school.  You don't want to be spending time trying to figure out how to do something when you're up against a tight deadline.
Unfortunately, many schools still use some Windows only applications.  The good news is that with a Mac, you can still natively run Windows, so there is no downside in going with a Mac.  You can have the compatibility with Windows that you may need and you'll also have your comfy Windows there if you run into something in OS X that you don't have the time to figure out.
These forums are great for support, but sometimes you might need an answer "now" in the middle of the night while you're working on something, and it may take some time to get a helpful response.  In those cases, you'll be able to fall back on Windows.
Over time, you'll find you can use Windows less and less and you'll start to get more comfortable with OS X.  The benefits to a Mac aren't so much in the hardware, but rather the OS.  It tends to be stable, clean, and efficient. 
Frankly, being proficient in multiple operating systems is always a benefit as well.  There may be Mac only applications out there that are better than their Windows counterpart.  With a Mac, you'll be able to use those programs... which people running Windows machines may not even know exist.  It's sort of like being able to speak a different language.  You can broaden your options.  Also, in today's job marketplace, any advantage you can have is a good one.