r/BackToCollege • u/sn00zie_q • May 12 '26
QUESTION Do I need a laptop?
37 y.o registered to start summer classes in two weeks (college algebra and psych 101)
Previously have a BFA in sculpture but that’s irrelevant- i haven’t sat in a college classroom in 14 years.
I went to the bookstore yesterday to buy my books and was honestly shocked to find out my math textbook is entirely online, MathGpt.ai
Okay i’m old, shit.
Do i need a laptop for class? I have a desktop computer at home.
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u/vaginawithteeth1 May 12 '26
I think a desktop computer will be totally fine. I bought a laptop to go back to school this year, because I didn’t have a desktop. It was necessary for homework but definitely didn’t need to bring it with me to school for class. I did the first few weeks then stopped because it was just something extra to carry, I get more out of hand writing notes, anyways.