DARREN ALDERTON

Age: 19
Height: 5'10
Star sign: Sagittarius
On the stereo: Oasis, "Don't Believe The Truth"
On the back: Ben Sherman shirt
On the lash: an ice cold Stella
On the plate: good old steak and kidney pie
On the road: battered Ford Escort (if he had wheels)
On holiday: sunny Magaluf
On the doormat: FHM
Hobbies: football, going to festivals
Smokes: Yes and proud of it
Part-time job: organised burgers at the basketball and didn't do too badly
His take on the year: yeah, it was a laugh. I made some great mates and even managed to crack on with some work!
What's your favourite part of uni life? There are loads of seriously fit women on campus, which is never a bad thing.
And the worst? Tutors getting on my case when I've got a hangover. Alright, alright!
What have you missed most? The lads back home. Sometimes I worry they'll forget me, but when I went back for the weekend it was just the same.
What has been the greatest surprise? I'm really enjoying the work. I thought I'd come to uni to muck about, but I've learnt a lot.
How have you coped with money? I owe more than I'd like to, but I'm not bankrupt yet. I reckon I'm 'about' £2000 in the red for this year.
What would your top financial tip be for other students? Steal other people's food. Nah, just joking! Take a limited amount of cash on the town with you, that way you can't spend more than you meant to. And don't spend your bus fare on a pint!