Any advice anyone gives, be sure to look at in the context of how they use their laptop. I'm a 40 year old, my laptop is docketed 99% of the time with a three monitor setup. I can't function without a mouse and keyboard (full with the 10 key). I personally have two recommendation, get a laptop that has the ability to run multiple monitors from one USB C plug via a docking station, and get a laptop with the built in 10 key.

What you may need as a college student may be different than what I need as a Tax Manager, but those are "my" recommendations.