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Prince William gave his first interview since starting his university degree at St Andrews

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Although initially daunted by the change in environment, he eventually settled in well

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He said he loved the outdoors and described himself as a "country boy"

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The prince appreciated the freedom given to him by the media, the other students and the local community

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He said he enjoyed a number of sports including water polo, swimming, rugby, football and golf

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Life at St Andrews had lived up to his highest expectations, he said

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William seemed very much at ease and was looking forward to celebrating the end of his exams

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William said he enjoyed the "buzz" of towns and occasionally drove into Edinburgh for a night out

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He claimed he had no idea what career he would follow, although he was teaching himself Swahili because he loved Africa