You need to provide them proof that you're involved with academics still but not a big deal (I don't know if its limited to people in the US or not though)
Heh if I was made of money or had unlimited resources I wouldn't even be posting asking about this
You make a good point though about LCD screens as they tend to be fragile. I'll probably check out the Intuos and see how that is.
Thats the link to show what you'd need to provide them with depending on what your connection with the academic institution is. Pretty much the standard thing most places that want proof of your enrollment nothing weird.
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