PETERSFIELD students who voted to stay in the EU say the Brexit result has left them with an uncertain future.
Just before the national referendum The Petersfield School asked its students to decide if they wanted to remain in the union, or leave it.
And 61 per cent of those who voted elected to stay in – the same day the UK elected to leave.
Brexit could see opportunities to study in Europe dwindle, travel restrictions imposed, and university fees go up if the UK’s economy falters, say the students.
The school’s head girl Evie Lunn (15), of Foxfield Grove, said: “This summer I’m going to Europe to do some charity work, and travel is now more expensive.
“I am going to get a lot less for my money as a result of the political instability and uncertain financial markets.”
And student Charlotte Barker (15), of Liss, is concerned a weak economy may see the cost of going to university rise steeply, which could put people off, and so generate “additional unemployment.”
Bridget Lees (15), of Sussex Gardens, Petersfield, hopes to work in publishing but says that may not be realistic now; since Brexit, a weakening pound has affected businesses.
She said: “My dream of being a writer may be threatened due to possible impacts to publishing in Europe.”
Workers’ rights were also a priority for school prefect Bridget, who feared these could be eroded by Brexit.
She said: “I am concerned about the minimum wage not being guaranteed which could be detrimental to any job.”
But despite the worries voiced by the Year 10 students, Evie Lunn was managing to stay hopeful. “Nobody knows what the future will be, but things will improve in time,” she said.