Lucas De Souza
State Parliamentarian
DeSouzahosa@gmail.com
Hometown
São Paulo, Brazil
Nicknames
Just Lucas
Birthday
November 5th
Hobbies
Fishing, photography, drawing, and soccer
Favorite Food
Crab rissotto
Favorite Subject in School
Math or science
Favorite Sports Team
Barcelona
Pet Peeve
Hypocrisy
My Most Embarrassing Moment
I was running in my garage in front of all my friends and went to kick a soccer ball. To my demise, the floor was wet and as I missed the ball, the momentum made me slip - gravity did everything but cushion my fall.
For 24 Hours, I Would Love to Trade Places With
Lamine Yamal
If I had a Million Dollars, I would
buy a Corvette ZR1X, buy real estate, and the rest would go to help my parents retire.
Greatest Personal Accomplishment
Moving from Costa Rica to the US. The experience of starting over forced me to become comfortable with the uncomfortable, shaping who I am today.
Career Goals
I have a deep interest in both the medical and engineering fields, specifically for neurosurgery and aerospace engineering. However, no matter which path I take, my biggest goal is to be both truly happy and successful.
Future Medical Discovery Anticipated Most
The cure for Alzheimer's disease
Favorite Quote
"Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice, and most of all, love of what you are doing."
- Pelé - Soccer player (Awarded first ever FIFA Ballon d'Or Prix d'Honneur) and former Minister of Sports of Brazil
I Love HOSA Because
I get to meet people who have a like mindset to mine. I believe that connections are one of the most valuable things a person can get and HOSA has offered me so many.