For sure get a vaporizer. I bought one of the vapor genie for $65, and it was definitely worth it. I've had a snowglobe one before, and used several hotbox style ones, and I think the best bang for your buck is the vapor genie. Reasons?
1)Cheap cost (a Volcano costs $400+, and while the Volcano is much more efficient....I would never more money into a smoking device than a whole flame zip would cost but that's just my conservative spending).
2)Portability-you can't be carrying a Volcano or a hotbox in a car easily due to how cumbersome it is.
3)Electricity-Vapor Genie justs needs a lighter!
4)Just a cool-ass device; everyone you toke with out of it is always intrigued by how it works and how well it works.

But for sure get a vape, if not a Vapor Genie then a snowglobe one. I've heard the Vapirs work well! Good luck to yeh