[onewhippedpuppy]

John, one thought on the computer, having two might become a PITA. She may find herself running both at the same time because notes are on the laptop (from class), but she wants the bigger screens for typing a paper. Why not just a laptop with a dock or other means to connect to a the bigger monitors in the dorm room? Having all of the files in one place would be much more convenient, and any laptop will handle typical college tasks.

What does she plan to do with the art degree? I only ask because my sister in law has an English degree but failed to think through her career prospects. She's sadly found that because she neither wants to teach nor is qualified to do so, Walgreens is her next best option.