in 1647, locke was sent to westminster school in london. during this time he was being sponsored by alexander popham, a member of the parliament. after finishing his studies there, he went into the christ church. although locke was a good student, he did not like the schedule of the time spent there. he did not like the classical subjects taught at the university, and wanted to learn more about modern philosophy. through his friend richard lower, whom he had met at the school, locke learned about medicine.