Berkeley Institute and CedarBridge Academy students got the chance to learn about Bermuda’s relationship with the UK when they visited the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) in London.

A group of 14 were given a brief tour of the FCO building after which they gathered outside 10 Downing Street, the official residence of the UK Prime Minister.

The main purpose of the trip was to give high school students an opportunity to review prospective universities.

The visit was hosted by the Government of Bermuda London Office and included a presentation by Ms Jahdia Spencer, a Bermudian sixth form pupil in the UK.

Ms Spencer, also a former Berkeley student, shared her experience about studying in the UK and highlighted the importance of achieving educational and career goals.

Some of the prospective colleges visited by the party included Hackney College (BTEC/A Levels), Lewisham Southwark College (BTEC, NVQ), London Metropolitan University, Kingston University, London South Bank University, King’s College of London/University, Goldsmith’s University, St. Mary’s University and University of Brunel.

Subjects of particular interest to the students were the fields of medicine, law, physics, kinesiology, mortuary science, entrepreneurship, management, creative arts, architecture and culinary arts.