I totally have to agree with jsisabella, especially being your junior year. If you intend on going to graduate school / getting a great job then this is may be your most important year in college.

I wouldn't make the distinction of if your parents purchased the XFire for you or if you did yourself, because that is btw you and your parents. I'd probably do the same thing for my kid (when ever or if ever that may be).

But let it be said, spending hours on this forum will get you no where except turn you into a XFire Conisseour. Enjoy.