Colby Athletics

Friday Feature

NESCAC Friday Feature: Mario Simoes, Colby Men's Soccer

Mario Simoes, Colby

Mario Simoes
Colby College
Men's Soccer
Junior
Belem, Brazil
Major: Global Studies

Why did you choose to attend Colby?
I chose Colby because it had a great balance between academics and athletics. 

Why did you choose to be a Division III student-athlete?
I have always played soccer and I just couldn’t see myself going to college and not playing the sport that I love. 

Looking back on your college years, what are you most proud of
The friendships that I’ve made not only with my teammates but with the people that I’ve met here along the way.                                      

Is there anything special about your uniform number?
I wear the #10 and it is pretty special to me because it was the number my dad used to wear when he played professionally and he is the person that I look up the most. 

What is something you enjoy doing that you never get tired of?
Hanging out with my friends on campus or going out for a drive. 

What has been your favorite class outside of your major?
Intro to Psychology, because we learned a lot about how children behave and that helped me to understand and take better care of my youngest brother. 

Have you studied abroad during your collegiate experience?
I have not gone abroad yet but I plan on studying in Barcelona, Spain. 

What has been the most interesting part of your major?
Learning more about the culture of other countries.

What is your favorite place on your campus?
The athletic center. 

Who has been the most influential person to you during your time in college?
My teammate Eduardo Casanova. Even though he is younger, he has helped me be the best version of myself that I can be.

Three things on your bucket list: 
- Visit Italy
- Win a Championship
- Watch the World Cup Final in the stadium

Favorite thing about your school: 
My teammates 

Favorite thing about fall: 
The weather and the soccer season 

Sunrise or sunset: 
Sunset 

Dogs or cats: 
Dogs 

Beach or mountains: 
Beach 

Favorite quote: 
“You need to make life more difficult to make it meaningful”
- Erling Kagge 

Last show you binge-watched:
Breaking Bad 

Last book you read: 
Meditations by Marcus Aurelius 

Favorite sports hero/figure: 
My Dad 

What makes you laugh the most: 
My friends