[SiMoN!]

The housemates are busy adapting to student life after being each allocated a degree subject. In other words, they're playing pool.

The table and skeletons were a pleasant surprise when they awoke, but their university clobber received a mixed reaction.

Richard hated his sensible trousers, moaning: "My father wears these," as he squeezed into them. But his mood lightened as he wondered: "Do you think I'll get to meet the university football team?"

Aisleyne loved her skirt and official Big Brother University top and sweater, crowing: "I feel really clever." But the real cleverness tests began when the students chose their subjects from random envelopes in the Diary Room.

Aisleyne and Glyn picked Communication Studies, which will involve learning 30 words and phrases in sign language. The London girl was very pleased, revealing: "I already know the alphabet, it's good innit."

Imogen and Mikey's strained relations will be strained a bit more when they are forced to study Anatomy together. They need to learn the names of 20 bones and muscles.

"I'll have to learn full-on long words," fretted Imogen.

Pete looked pleased as punch to pick English Literature and Drama, which he will study with Jennie as the pair memorise a scene from Shakespeare's Midsummer Night's Dream.

"I am an actor," he beamed importantly, stroking his chin.

Mature students Richard and Susie were allocated Languages, but there's no chance for the well-travelled pair to brush up on their French or Italian conversational skills. Instead, they'll be studying the eminently useful Welsh.

At least they'll be able to earwig Glyn and Imogen's conversations...