Recent graduate outcomes

“I learned that I’m a way more independent person than I thought.”

“I was surprised to find out how independent I could be both in my living situation and academically.”

“I’ve made so many new friends, and I will miss them so much when I graduate.”

“I’ve learned just how tough I am.”

“I realized that I do actually have the ability to effectively lead, network and market.”

“Augustana’s education department has played a vital role in my development as an individual and as an educator.”

“I am surprised by how much my passion in running has spilled over to academics and driven me to be successful in both.”

“I learned that I am very capable of making it through trying situations as long as I recognize when I need to reach out for help.”

“I learned that I’m much more driven, productive and outgoing than I thought I was.”

“Four years ago, I really had no idea where I would be; at this point, I’m more than happy with where I’ve ended up. ”

“" I never saw myself as someone who would do stuff outside of sports and school, but now I can't see myself not doing those things."”

“I have learned how important confidence is — confidence in myself and in my abilities. ”

“I learned that I can accomplish even more than I thought possible. ”

“Really every professor in the Spanish department has played an important role in forming me as a student and helping me accomplish my goals.”

“The connections and friendships that I made were definitely the best parts of college.”

“My college experience has far surpassed what I had expected.”

“I am continually learning new things about myself.”

“I chose Augustana College because it was home to me.”

“Augustana gave me the skills and resources to find my voice and speak my opinions.”

“Classes I’ve taken outside of my major and minors have sparked my interest in such disciplines as economics, ethics and religion. ”

“I'm more creative in some ways than I thought — in terms of writing and viewing the world.”

“It is because of Augustana that I've been able to do everything that I wanted.”

“Every professor at Augustana has helped me on my journey.”

“I feel that even the slightest encounters with so many different people have shaped the continually changing person I am right now.”