Felipe has been a model student-athlete during his time at NKU and has still devoted the little free time he has outside of studying and training to championing social issues and ensuring that all student-athletes—especially international student athletes—feel that they have a home at NKU. He participated in the Norse Violence Prevention video, “It’s On Us” in 2020, in an effort to change the culture on college campuses surrounding sexual assault violence, and has also dedicated time and energy to mental health and racial injustice awareness. 

Felipe encourages all NKU students to go out and meet as many people as they can. 

“Everyone I have met at NKU is so friendly and willing to help. Once you can create a community of friends and family for yourself, even the simple things like walking around campus can become super enjoyable because you get to really live through NKU,” he says. “Your four years in college fly by, and engaging with classmates, professors and joining organizations can change your experience at NKU drastically and for the better."