A Leeds student is using his student loan to throw a festival

While most Leeds students blow their loan on booze, Crispy's and Red Bull – turns out, there are some selfless and productive students out there. Meet Dan James, the Leeds Beckett second year who is using his student loan to throw a festival.

And not just any festival, but an event promoting social development in support of his company's new launch, "Project Tropic Nation." That's right, he's not only using his student loan for a good cause – he's also the owner of a company, Tropic Nation Limited. They partner with sports clubs and deliver free sports sessions for young people.

Anyone else feeling guilty for just struggling to attend a 9am lecture?

Dan says, "We believe in creating a forward thinking environment on the pitch, which allows for self-expression and thus a more enriched life off-the pitch."

Tropic Nation Limited is providing a positive environment for young people through sport to approach current social issues of class, language and culture. After finding comfort in sport himself, Dan is incredibly passionate about this cause.

So why not just spend your loan on booze like every other student?!

Well, he said he normally would but at this time in his life he's able to do better things with it, like further his career and help society out. And, as said by Dan, "if it fucks up, it fucks up – but it would have just gone on alcohol anyway so who's counting?"

To get people buzzing for the event Tropic Nation are also throwing other parties in Leeds to give us a taste of how it will go down.

Dan also works several jobs to make up for his loan and studies a full-time degree at the same time. Hands up if you feel like a failure in comparison.

Here's a sneak peak at what's to come at the festival:

They are hoping to host 1,000 people and use their network of friends to throw one hell of a party. The rugby 7s will be playing on the pitch at Leo's Rugby Club in Alwoodley – just outside of Headingly for those of you new to Leeds.

Mark April 21st in your diaries and grab a ticket asap. Besides, what's not to like about rugby boys, alcohol, music and a good cause all in one event?