Needs for a MacBook

I will be attending University in September to do Economics.
What sort of extra's will be benefcial? Software etc. Also any accessories (bags etc) that will be helpful too!
Thanks guys!

jcotterill,
the most beneficial accessory will be an external drive, to use as a Time Machine backup. In case of a disk problem, you’ll be awfully glad to have an easily restorable working environment.

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