Get a modeler. Amapi or Rhino. You might get a good price on Amapi because of wht you have. Rhinois more stable so if you wnat to spend the money or can get the student discount get that. Download the UV mapper it is a lifesaver. Get soem good paint programs. Painter classica and Photoshop LE. come freee with a Wacom graphics tablet. that for about 100$

The wit of a misplaced ex-patriot.
I cheated on my metaphysics exam by looking into the soul of the person next to me.