I prefer MicroStation for a number of reasons. Based on my unscientific
observations I have seen a lot more A-Cad users than Microstation which
might be a consideration.

As for the A-Cad users reading this, I forgive you

Dan, U.S. Air Force, retired

Sorry I'm so late jumping in on this thread.

Autocad USED to be the system that EVERBODY used.

They fell way behind the curve when Solidworks was introduced. If you can
afford it, look into 3d modeling packages like solidworks. You should be
able to get it with your school discount too.