If you ever wanted to get logic analyzer, you should take a look at Digilent's Analog Discovery.
Analog Discovery is a multifunction device developed by Digilent in cooperation with Analog Devices (AD is filled with chips from AD.)
AD features analog and digital inputs and outputs, and can be used as an oscilloscope, function generator, logic analyzer, pattern generator, virtual I/O, voltmeter, spectrum analyzer, network analyzer, and even power supply. And the best part, it's affordable, especially for US students.
I got my AD several days ago and let me tell you, AD is a true Swiss