Macbook pro 13' or 15' for design student?

Hey, I am an industrial design student looking to buy a Macbook. I am considering buying either the 13" Macbook Pro or the 15" one. I am going to be traveling a lot, therefore size does matter, but on the other hand I'm worried that the 13" screen will be too small. What do you suggest I do?

Personally I have a preference for the 17" MBPs which are no longer offered as 'new' and I have not found it difficult to deal with when traveling.  Thus my suggestion is to opt for the 15" MBP.
Again if I were to purchase a new MBP I would order the 15' with the anti glare, high resolution display.  But my opinions really don't matter, yours do.  I suggest that you go to an Apple store and make side by side comparisons. 
Which ever option you choose, defer increasing RAM or a larger/faster HDD.  Use third party vendors after purchase because you will get far more for your money than if special ordered via Apple.
Ciao.

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