In the meantime, Isit on somecommitteesandstudypart timefora mastersdegree, and I make an effort to enjoyeverybird and tree I see, and everymomentwithfamilyandfriends.
But in the longer term, students and their parents are likely to think a lot harder about whether to study full time or part-time, how long for, in what subject and where.
One third of England's undergraduate population studies part-time, and the importance of part-time study for the economy and social mobility is widely recognised.
In response to the dramatic downturn in part-time students nationwide, unprecedented support is needed now to ensure part-time study thrives in future.