Joseph Rodriguez is from Gruver, Texas, located on State Highway 15, with a population of 1,083. Joseph graduated from Gruver High School.
What did you like most about your hometown?
How my community is just a bigger family to grow with.
Why did you choose Texas Tech?
I chose Texas Tech because it was one of the schools that had what I wanted to major in while also being known for their program, and also being close enough to home, where if something bad were to happen to my family I could make the drive but also not visit every weekend.
Major and/or Career Goals
For my major, I want to pursue a degree in chemical engineering, and as my career, I do not know where I would fall in, but I know I want to have a positive effect on multiple people.
What types of reading do you enjoy?
I am a huge fan of the Ranger Apprentice series, many of Rick Riordan’s Olympian books, and The Unwanted book series.
What hobbies or interests do you enjoy?
I love gardening, growing an array of flowers and consumables.
What things are you good at that nobody knows about?
I am pretty good when it comes down to gardening as well as doing charcoal art.