College Students Choose Macs, iPads as They Return to Campus

As the new academic year approaches, students around the world rely on Apple iPads and Macs to meet the demands of their academic lives. With the longevity, portability, and reliability of these devices, students rely on the Apple ecosystem to excel in fields ranging from visual arts to medicine.

From taking notes and creating presentations to building apps and editing video projects, Macs and iPads have become indispensable tools for students to navigate complex topics in their own fields.

With Apple Intelligence capabilities coming this fall, iPhone, iPad, and Mac will offer even more capabilities to meet the growing demands of different disciplines while maintaining Apple’s highest privacy standards.

Undoubtedly, choosing the right device and the right technology plays a key role in student success. According to a study by Futuresource Consulting, 65% of students choose their primary device based on their chosen fields.

Apple shares real student experiences

Apple shared beautiful stories from students around the world, showing how Macs and iPads have become their trusted companions on campus.

Yoora Jung, a second-year medical student at Touro University California, is a long-time Apple user, relying on her iPad Air for studying and her MacBook Pro for content creation. She also pairs her iPad with an Apple Pencil to take notes with Notability (one of the best note-taking apps on the iPad) and organize lecture materials for effective study sessions.

Jung is also excited about upcoming Apple Intelligence features, such as Writing Tools, which will streamline her writing and help her craft important emails. She said that “Apple Intelligence is a game-changer.”

Similarly, Anuj Pachhel, a recent graduate of Government Medical College, Nagpur, found his MacBook Pro powerful enough to handle the demanding demands of his medical school curriculum. He particularly appreciated solid battery life and lightning fast speed his MacBook Pro, which allowed him to streamline his scientific work.

He also expressed his love for Da Vinci Resolve, one of the most popular video editing software that unleashes the true power of the MacBook’s speedy Neural Engine. During his undergraduate years, Arun also documented his academic adventures using his iPhone and Mac, which helped him gain over a million followers and make the most of the COVID-19 lockdowns.

Next up, we have Brayden Gogis, a third-year student at Taylor University, who loves his MacBook Air for its perfect blend of power, portability, and versatility, allowing him to get work done even on the busiest days on campus. “The more I use my Mac, the more I get out of it” says Gogis. He praises his Air for being an invaluable device for his engineering and biochemistry courses.

Gogis explains that the MacBook Air opens the door to new possibilities. “My MacBook Air accompanies me everywhere and handles everything I ask of it with ease, whether I’m firing up AutoCAD to design a new machine, taking notes on organic chemistry, or building my next app in Xcode.” he added.

Exclusive, time-limited offer for college students

Apple is already offering Student Discounts on iPad and Mac. To celebrate the college experience, Apple is offering an exclusive, limited-time offer for college students in physical Apple Stores and the online Apple Education Store. This offer is valid on AirPods with Mac and Apple Pencil with iPads, including the MacBook Air M3 and the all-new iPad Air M2.

College and graduate students, their parents, and teachers can take advantage of discounted education pricing all year long and save up to 20% on AppleCare+ during this promotional offer. For additional savings, Apple is also offering exchange options Or 0% interest financing for 24 months. This underscores Apple’s support in shaping the future of education.

That’s not all. Apple also introduced the “Today At Apple” session and the “Help Me Choose” online service to help students find the best Mac based on their college goals, creative hobbies, required apps and features, daily entertainment, budget, and other important parameters. After all, there is a perfect Mac for everyone!