During his visit, His Royal Highness met forty inner-city school children who were taking part in a workshop about applying to Cambridge, organised by Jesus College Access and Schools Liaison Officer Brendan Shepherd through the University’s Area Links Scheme.
HRH The Earl of Wessex spoke with the young students about his own time at Cambridge, and about how he chose his college and his course. He encouraged them to make the most of their time at school, and wished them good luck with their studies.
His Royal Highness also met Professor Ian White, Master of Jesus College; Dr Geoff Parks, Senior Tutor; Dr Noel Rutter, Admission Tutor for Sciences; and Mrs Jenny Jenyon, Admission Coordinator to discuss the College’s commitment to widening participation and fair admissions.
Professor Ian White said “We are delighted to have been able to welcome The Earl of Wessex back to Jesus College and to show him some of the work we are doing to enable young people to learn more about the benefits of higher education and the range of opportunities available at top universities.
“A key message we try to emphasise is the importance of choosing to study a subject you really enjoy. If you enjoy your studies, you are much more likely to do well, and the better you do the better your career prospects.”
At the conclusion of his visit, the College was delighted to present The Earl with a gift to mark the thirtieth anniversary of his matriculation.
The Earl of Wessex visited Jesus College, Cambridge, marking 30 years since he joined the College as a History undergraduate by seeing how the College encourages able school pupils from all backgrounds to consider Cambridge.
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