Hi Ellen(posted 9076 days ago)I've been in a similar situation for the past 11 years- (meds/residency/fellowship). I do miss the darkroom days but I've found some acceptable compromises. If you're completely attached to using conventional B&W film, get a change bag and develop your own film in your bathroom, then ask a lab to make a contact for you (or do it yourself in the bathrom as well). As you know, it doesn't take very long and helps you retain much control over the final image.
Alternatively, I've had much satisfaction from using C41 process films like Ilford XP-2, and more recently Kodak T400CN. I get the least epxensive "proofs" (3x5 on color paper) and use them to plan any burn/dodge/crop instructions for the final prints. I've had to give up proper printing completely (see my question in the creativity section "Convenience vs. short cuts").
I hope that helps- good luck in school.
Asher