# @ucsc on Instagram

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- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/20346452-ucsc-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2019-06-17T21:20:43.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** UC Santa Cruz (@ucsc) — https://gondola.cc/ucsc

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Congrats to the more than 5200 undergrad and graduate Slugs who earned their degrees this past weekend! Remember these pearls of wisdom from some of our commencement speakers across campus. NOW, GO CHANGE THE WORLD! 
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👩🏻‍🎓 "Don’t be afraid to voice your ideas. The more you work that muscle, the easier it will be to draw on … Ideas have the power to change the world." - Rick Vargas (Crown College Commencement) 
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👩🏽‍🎓"It took a lot of hard work and perseverance. And at times failure and rejection. I was able to persist because of the solid roots I grew while I was a student here. I know you have grown your own roots. You are as strong and fierce as the trees that surround us right now. Go out into the world Class of 2019. Follow your dreams, enjoy life’s gifts. And never ignore the call to stand up for justice." - Virgina Espino (Merrill College Commencement) 
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👨🏼‍🎓"Don’t be afraid to dream the most gigantic of dreams—they’re the ones that matter." -Michael Hilton (Basking School of Engineering Commencement) 
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👨🏽‍🎓"I do not have an answer as to how to become both a citizen of the world and earn a meaningful income. (But) there is one word that helps me, and I hope will help you. That word is compassion. This caring for others while being aware of your own distinctive self-identity reflects our diverse yet common humanity."- John Childs (College Ten Commencement)
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📸: Stephen Louis Marino 
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#ucsc #ucsantacruz #graduation #commencement2019 #classof2019 #qotd #quotes #quoteofday #mondaymotivation

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