Sigh I can relate to that in an unexpected way.
So much of my time and energy gets sucked out by university and so many of the pointless things that we're made to do. The lack of control can destroy my routine and be frustrating at times.
That's why I try hard to compartmentalise whatever time I can by myself.
I wish students had the power to say "stop".
Anyway thank you for your thoughts and insights Patricia, much appreciated