Thanks for the compliments, and good for you on the course! What year are you at? It's quite a busy course but a lot of it is great fun. I really enjoyed it.
P.S. If you're thinking of going into business for yourself as an artist/illustrator during or after the course, ask about the SPEED scheme and if they'll be doing it in 2010. If so you might want to take part (I did, it got me started off in running my own art business, £3000 grant money, free business advice, etc.)