They may have gone on to have successful careers across the world of arts, media and sport but lots of celebrities in Lancashire started off their adult life like many of you - slumming it in halls at university!
As today is A Level results day, we had a browse of all of the many stars hailing from Lancashire and have picked out the 13 biggest who attended university.
Take a look at the full gallery below and let us know in the comments if you will share the same alma mater as some of them.
13. Andy Summers
The Poulton-le-Fylde born musician (formerly of The Police) studied Music at California State University, Northridge | Getty Images
14. Danny Howard
The Blackpool born DJ and music producer studied Sport and Exercise Science at Edge Hill University | submit
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