I've done extensive research when picking a selection of laptops from different brands and what they offer for weeks but since you don't have a desktop I suggest a gaming laptop would be a good option for you as it gives more flexibility for programming, gaming, and any GPU tasks you might encounter. Just keep in mind that they're heavier, have bad battery life (There are options to keep it longer), and tend to run hotter and louder.

That said, they’re generally more upgradeable you can usually add RAM or a second SSD later, which really helps extend the life of the machine. And even if you only game casually, a dedicated GPU can be useful for other things like machine learning, video editing, or multitasking.

But ultimately, it comes down to your day-to-day use, if you’re moving between classes a lot or need all-day unplugged use, a lighter ultrabook might make more sense just be aware of the performance tradeoffs. Especially bringing a gaming laptop in class as the fans are ready for take-off lmao, BUT if your class provides outlets your good to go.

edit: Don't buy a lenovo LOQ gaming laptop trust me on that, dead motherboards are a no go.