A new student union president has pledged to make voices heard after being voted in.
Tia Beresford, who is in her second year studying sociology, criminology and philosophy at Lowestoft Sixth Form, said that she wants students to know that their opinions and voices are valued.
It comes after a new student union president and vice president were voted in for East Coast College and Lowestoft Sixth Form.
Tia and her vice president, Noah Berrey, officially began their new roles in September after being elected last term.
So far, they have been working on issues surrounding sustainability and equality, as well as a new zen garden which aims to provide students with an enjoyable outdoor environment.
Tia said: "You don’t have to just accept the way things are, your college experience is about you, and I hope to make it whatever you want it to be."
Noah said: "We’re also currently focusing a lot on establishing communications with the college’s LGBTQIA+ group because there are a lot of students here who are publicly or privately a part of that community and we want to ensure that they feel represented."
Being a spokesperson for three campuses across Lowestoft and Great Yarmouth is quite a responsibility, and Tia is aiming to find even more ways "to unite the campuses and increase the sense of community within the college."
They were inspired to become student representatives due to their love of education, sociable personalities and passion for bringing people together.
Noah, who is in his second year at Lowestoft Sixth Form studying English literature, maths and psychology, said his new post has given him "a sense of purpose and pride as an individual".
Stuart Rimmer, CEO of East Coast College, said: "Listening to our students is essential to the success of our college.
"Students are real decision makers.
"They shape their experience through feedback and increasingly, and rightly, challenge us on key social issues such as cost of living and environmental sustainability.
"I’m looking forward to working with the new Student Union team."
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