MacBook Pro, How to get Windows?

MacBook Pro, late 2011, Running latest version OS X Mavericks, 4 GB ( 2 slots with 2GB which I plan on upgrading) 500 GB Drive.
Starting school and need Windows 8.1: Do I just buy a regular copy of Windows or a specific copy for Mac? Is Boot Camp a good way to install or should I spend the $$ on another program? I also need Office. Is the Office University Edition better than the 2011 version? Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Bootcamp it's good enough for what you are trying to do. You are going to need a FULL installation Windows 8.1 disc (no update), there is no such thing as "Windows for Mac". Don't worry, Bootcamp will do the rest. Try reading this manual to give yourself an idea of the procedure and you might need: http://manuals.info.apple.com/MANUALS/1000/MA1636/en_US/boot_camp_install-setup_ 10.8.pdf As for Office, if that's the ONLY reason you are installing Windows, then i would recommend you instead acquire a Office for Mac copy, instead of installing Windows. As for the office version, depends on what you do, i personally prefer the 2011 version, but it really depends on what you do.

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