Eduarda Souza Nunes

Souza is a starter for Aggie’s volleyball team where she played middle this past season. She said, “Panhandle caught my attention through the volleyball program. The coach was new and seemed to have the desire of changing the program and help it grow. OPSU also seemed to be more affordable compared to other institutions. Along with that, many people told me that teachers were always willing to help students, and especially student-athletes due to their crazy game routines during seasons.”

As an international student-athlete, she has grown to develop great relationships all across campus. Souza commented, “I can tell that my relationship with my bosses, co-workers, coach, teammates, and professors is one of my favorite things. To have a good relationship with people who surrounds me throughout my daily routines brings me joy, and motivation to keep going and pursue my goals.”

She has taken the opportunity to build her leadership through her position on the volleyball team. Souza assisted with ideas for practices and assist with communication between athletes and the coach.

Souza has always been one to be active and looking for an adrenaline rush through sports and activities. She grew up in a beach town so enjoys going roll skating, surfing, and a competitive swimmer. This bright young mind is a fluent speaker of Portuguese, English, and working on Spanish. Souza said, “Before coming to the US, I studied Tourism in a technical course. I am certified to work on travel agencies and hotels.”

After graduating, Souza is not planning to go back to Brazil although she’s unsure of her exact plan yet. She is looking at opportunities as a graduate assistant volleyball coach in the United States or playing volleyball overseas while learning another language.