To the Editor:
As a faculty member with a long commute, I read with interest your recent article ("From afar, profs make the commute," March 11) on the subject. In my case, the round-trip drive from my home in Madison, Conn., is approximately 175 miles, which I am able to make every weekday with the help of an incredibly supportive family who understand how much it means to me to teach here. I would certainly prefer an affordable and convenient mass transit commuter option that fits my schedule (Amtrak doesn't cut it for five days a week), but until one becomes available, I will be content with National Public Radio, the occasional book on tape and getting to know my newly acquired hybrid. Although "hypercommuting" does require some sacrifices and accommodations, I believe that I speak for others in my situation when I say that it's well worth it to be able to teach at Brown.
Richard Bungiro PhD'99
Lecturer in Biology
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