Mia Taylor-Seal
I'm Mia, a girl from the Black Country, an area in the West Midlands. I'm a proud working-class Black Country girl, but I found myself questioning this when I got to Exeter, and I wanted to do something about it.
Talking classism and imposter syndrome at University level - academically, culturally and socially.
What should students know about you?
I’m Mia, a proud working-class, first-gen, state-educated, current student from the Black Country. I know what it’s like to feel out of place, confused by jargon, and how that quietly shapes confidence, grades and futures.
I’m running to keep changing systems that make students feel small. I’m fighting for real inclusive curricula and better structures, accessible employability, and a Guild where no one leaves feeling unheard, unprepared or second-guessing if it was all worth it.
What experiences and skills make you the best candidate for the role?
I already do Education & Employability work at scale, leading curriculum reform, widening participation, and employability access, and social mobility, across the Guild, University, and nationally. I rebooted 93% Club Exeter to 300 members, created the upcoming Social Mobility Week, produced institution-wide resources, advocated and built trusted student platforms reaching 150k+.
I combine lived experience, data and leadership, so all students leave uni confident, represented, and prepared.
How would you ensure you effectively represent all students in the role?
I’d represent all students by listening first and acting second. From my main leadership roles – 93% club co-president, work for the Guild and HASS, to 93% Club workshops, to my podcast and all my projects, I’ve built spaces where students feel safe to share. I will amplify your voice, give you the platform to speak, reach those who feel excluded, and turn every perspective into action.
So, all students, whatever your background, feel seen, supported, and ready to thrive, not just survive, at Exeter.
Your voice shapes Exeter
Keep speaking — we’re here to listen and act.
Every win shared here began with feedback from students like you — and every change reflects the impact you’ve made on campus, your course, and your community.
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We’re working side-by-side with the University to make sure your voice leads to action. Together, we’ve already improved things that matter to you, and we’re not stopping here. There’s more to do, we’ll keep lobbying the University to make sure they keep listening.
