To add to the point above: looking at the data, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15.6 FHD Ryzen 5 7530U 8GB RAM 512GB SSD is a solid performer for your price range. I have been very satisfied with its thermal management and efficiency. Before I commit to this tho, do you know if you need any specific software for your classes? Technical majors sometimes require more than 8GB of RAM for specific datasets.

Late to the party but... > Snag the Acer Swift Go 14 AMD Ryzen 5 8GB RAM 512GB SSD ASAP! I saw that recommendation earlier and ngl, i have to disagree a bit. Unfortunately, i have had some real issues with Acers build quality in the past... especially the hinges. If youre gonna be hauling this thing across campus every day in a stuffed bag, those flimsy frames just dont hold up as well as they should and it is just not as good as expected for long-term use. It is really disappointing when a budget laptop breaks after six months, so i usually tell people to look for something a bit more robust. Honestly, for your price range, you might want to check out the ASUS Vivobook 16 M1605 AMD Ryzen 5 8GB RAM 512GB SSD. It feels way more solid in the hand and the keyboard is actually decent for typing out those long papers. Another solid bet would be the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15.6 inch FHD AMD Ryzen 5 8GB 512GB SSD because their quality control is usually a step above the super cheap stuff. Quick tip: just make sure whatever you get has at least 8GB of RAM. Anything less and your netflix tabs will crash while youre trying to work. Dont worry too much tho, you will find something good. Just be careful with the ultra-thin stuff because they sacrifice durability to look pretty. If you find another one you like, just post it here and we can check it for you.

Snag the Acer Swift Go 14 AMD Ryzen 5 8GB RAM 512GB SSD ASAP! Its absolutely amazing for the price and the battery life is fantastic for classes. Love it!