Hi there !
I just completed my first year in a related engineering course and I purchased a Macbook Air at the start of the academic year , unfortunately I couldn't run Ansys and Creo which falls under CAD software. Luckily DMU has online versions of this software that can be accessed on any computer , this was my saving grace. If you are considering getting a new laptop I would advise Windows over Apple , it is just more convenient but if you already have a Macbook you will be okay. I suggest you wait till you attend a few CAE classes before you invest in a new laptop , owning a Macbook isn't that bad.
Your university library should have PC's with all the software you need and if your university is anything like DMU you will have 24hr access to the library.
Don't worry about it too much and goodluck with the year ahead !
Cece ✨
Energy Engineering Student
De Montfort University