Professor Peter Bonfield spoke to City A.M. to offer words of wisdom to students and families eagerly awaiting their results and gave insight into what studying in London has to offer.
In his article for City A.M’s Notebook he highlights the importance of results day as it is a time of great change.
He said: “This is such a significant moment for so many because A level results day represents a really important transition point for young people, whether they are preparing for higher education, apprenticeships, the world of work or travel. It represents a point of change and a look to the future.”
Along with his advice, he talks about what London has to offer for university students, saying: “For London university students, London gives a fabulous and immersive experience – which is why for the last six years, London has been rated as the best city in the world to study in.”
Despite such a wide variety of activities available and sights to see, including catching a West End show, seeing the skyline from the London Eye and celebrity spotting in Notting Hill, the best of all for Professor Bonfield is the cycling.
He said: “For me, the best thing to do in the city is to cycle around it to experience it all – you can rent a bike, see the sights and experience the capital on wheels.
“I’ve been a cyclist all my life, alongside my professional career, as a competitor and coach. These days I still ride my bicycle pretty much every day – either my (Westminster-Dragons-sports-teams-coloured) Brompton folding bike between our campuses or meetings, or commuting. Or on my road bike in the early morning, flat out around Regent’s Park in the groups of cyclists that train there every morning. It is a great scene and gives a super workout.”
Read the full article on City A.M.
