At thirteen, Luiza Marques founded “H-eLO Unite to Transform,” a campaign to better the living conditions of homeless citizens in Sao Paulo, Brazil, aiming to brighten some of her fellow Brazilians’ futures. A strong secondary education was the key to her success and she was drawn to USF’s commitment to transforming students into engaged citizens leading enriched lives in dynamic global markets.
USF’s Brazilian Student Association provided growth opportunities. During her first semester, she became the vice president of the association, where she organized several events. She was selected to become a member of Global BRASA, an organization with more than 7,000 members and 90 association organizations worldwide. She organized U.S. national conferences hosting more than 500 students from every state and abroad and raised money for scholarships for low-income Brazilian students pursuing an education abroad.
Marques received the LAC Scholarship and the Scott Taylor Endowed Scholarship. Professors quickly noted her abilities. A business calculus professor encouraged her to become a peer leader and tutor. She accepted the challenge. Further, Marques is a Corporate Mentor Program participant, working with Danielle Tarasen of Raymond James Financial.
Fluent in Portuguese, Spanish and English, Marques jumped at the opportunity to study abroad in China. Immersing herself in a new culture taught her how to be flexible and resilient in intercultural situations that she expects to face in her global business career.
Marques spent the summer of 2018 interning at BTG Pactual, the largest investment bank in Latin America. This summer, she will join A.B. InBev, the world’s largest brewer, as an intern.
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Great talent !!
She is remarkable.
Excellent
Luiza is brilliant, she deserves it!!
Congrats!!! She deserves!!!
Congrats on your achievements!
Good
Luiza and deserving, for her efforts and dedication.
She deserves it . She’s very clever.
Parabéns Luiza!
Você é um orgulho pra sua geração.
Felicidades sempre!
Beijão Suzilei
Congrats
Parabéns pela iniciativa.
Congratulations Luiza!
Great work!
Go for it!
Really a great talent!
Brilliant student and a remarkable soul
Luiza , parabéns !!!
Que tenha sucesso em toda sua trajetória!!
Beijos
Parabéns Luiza, você orgulha toda família e amigos com sua suas iniciativas e determinação.
Great student! Success!
Well done! This is excellent!
Belíssimo trabalho. PARABÉNS e muito SUCESSO
Congratulations
Success!
No doubt, the best !
Go Luiza ! You are doing a great job!
Congratulations Luiza!
I was one of the orientation leaders when Luiza joined USF! The international orientation consisted of around 202 students from 52 different countries and she easily adjusted with the diverse population! I also worked at the Academic Success Center at USF and observed that she was always willing to help students and find different ways to make sure students learn better.
Congratulations!!