Which MBP do you think would be best for me (read inside)?

Hello, thanks for helping!
I'm a current high school junior who has been avidly using mac products since I was 8 years old thanks to various hand me downs from my older brother over the years. About 6 years ago I got my first "new" laptop, a standard 13" macbook. Unfortunately, it's beginning to die. I've had lots of issues with it in the past for some reason, it just seems to have weird quirks such as issues with the DVD drive and some SERIOUS slowness that are minor enough I don't need to go pay to have them fixed but they're quite annoying.
Anyway, I've been looking into purchasing a macbook pro that would last me at least through college and hopefully part of the way into graduate school, because I know that student debt will make it really hard to purchase a new one until at least then. I use my laptop a lot, probably too much for my own good. My main things are searching the internet, writing papers, watching movies, ect.. but until my mac started failing on me I used to LOVE graphic design and playing games (the sims in particular) but I've had to give that up because my computer can't handle the huge graphics strain. However, because I've been away from it for so long I'm not so sure I'd be able to get back into it to the degree where I absolutely NEEDED the graphic ability (For instance, I doubt I'll be pursuing a career in graphic design)... but it would be nice to have.
So I'm wondering- which model should I get? Is the graphic capabilities of the 15" worth the extra bulk/decreased easy transportation ability? Are the graphic capabilities of the 13" enough so I don't have to shell out the extra $$?
Please help me out- I really appreciate your time!
-Bria

If money is an option get the 13". If not get the 15". In 2 years you'll be wanting a new one because of all the latest and greatest features that will have come out. Get what you can use adequately now.

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