Whether a 13" MacBook Air or 13" MacBook Pro is best depends on your needs. In general, if size and weight are most important, get a MacBook Air. If expansion (and an internal optical drive) is more important, get a 13" MacBook Pro.
Both are durable and for your usage -- basic productivity (and not heavy gaming) -- either would work. For all the differences, an in-depth comparison of the 11" and 13" MacBook Air and 13" MacBook Pro (as well as the entry-level MacBook) can be useful: http://www.everymac.com/systems/apple/ma... For MacBook Air and MacBook Pro performance, specifically, this also can be worthwhile: http://www.everymac.com/systems/apple/ma... Hope this helps you decide which is right for you!
Go with the pro because you have the option to upgrade to a 500gb hard drive unlike the air where your hard drive can only get up to 256gb, be sure to click the education store button because you can also save $100 on a purchase for a macbook pro.
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