# @rodger.cruise on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DLIcnjtAxqQ
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/31706406-rodgercruise-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2025-06-20T18:04:01.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Rodger Rivera (@rodger.cruise) — https://gondola.cc/rodger.cruise

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It’s crazy to think that 5 years ago I was 17 years old running my ass off so that I could become the first in my family to receive a college education. I was born and raised in El Paso with big dreams, and it still doesn’t feel real now that I have graduated from the University of Texas at Austin as a division one athlete. Being part of this program has truly been a blessing. 

Thank you Texas for giving me the chance to change my life and the opportunity to meet some of the most incredible people who I now call my family. I came here with a dream and I’m leaving with so much more. And to everyone who has been a part of this journey you have had such an impact on my life. Thank you. HOOK EM 🤘🏼🤘🏼 texastfxc 

If I hadn’t found the courage to leave home, I don’t know who I’d be today. I’ll never forget the people who stood by me. #915

Born in the 915. Built in the 512

Next up —-> UT Health Houston Mcgovern Medical School🩺🥼

Accolades 
- 2023 USTFCCCA Cross Country All American 
- 2023 Indoor USTFCCCA Second Team All American 
- 2x Cross Country Big 12 Honors 
- 3x T&F Big 12 Honors 
- 3x All Region Team 
- 4x First Team Academic All Big 12
- 1x SEC Academic Honor Roll
- BSA in Chemistry / Pre Health Certificate 
- MA Design Focused on Health Care

#wemadeit #utaustin #hookem #futuredoctors #austin #firstgen #elpaso #trackandfieldlife #trackandfield #d1 #SEC #big12 #running #runners

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elpaso, firstgen, utaustin, futuredoctors, 915, big12, runners, trackandfieldlife, sec, trackandfield, austin, running, hookem, d1, wemadeit

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