This forum does not tolerate discussions on use of or how to obtain pirate software. While not in direct breach of rule 2, it is still implied. Best solution, if you suspect, don't ask; if asked, don't answer.
I don't care how much it costs or what moral ground somebody uses to justify it to themselves. I'd love a copy of CarSim but I accept I'm going to have to go without. More on topic, I thought you could get an academic licence for most of the software used in your education (once in further education anyway).