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There’s a certain kind of summer that doesn’t show up on Instagram stories. It lives in quiet moments, on bikes, with lemonade, within the community and during long afternoons that feel unhurried. The sun lingers long past dinnertime and laughter echoes like a mixtape on rewind. I found this in the Quad Cities (QC) where slow living isn’t just an aesthetic, it’s our rhythm.

The ultimate goal for an undergraduate who wants to be a speech-language pathologist is to be accepted into a speech-language pathology master’s program that is accredited by the American Speech, Language, Hearing Association’s Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA) Professional candidates also need licensing within their state. 

Data analytics is the science of identifying trends and patterns in raw data and drawing conclusions. The need for data analysts is rapidly growing, and Augustana is only one of a few liberal arts colleges offering a major and a minor.

Being an international student means carrying pieces of home with you wherever you go. It also means knowing when it’s time to let go of comfort and chase something deeper.

Augustana students with the passion of becoming a nurse receive phenomenal preparation through one of three paths. 

Because students of public health need a broad background of knowledge and experiences, a liberal arts college can be perfect fit. 

If you’re wondering what a neuroscience major is, where it can take you after college and what you should consider before declaring, here are some tips.

A kinesiology major provides excellent background for fitness-related and other health and wellness fields.

At Augustana College, Pride Month is more than a celebration. It's a reflection of our year-round commitment to affirming, uplifting and standing in solidarity with our lesbian, bisexual, gay, transgender, queer, intersex and asexual (LBGTQIA+) community. 

I’ve had the incredible opportunity to travel with Augustana’s Advertising Developers (ADs) group to the National Student Advertising Conference, hosted by the American Advertising Federation (AAF), twice now. Each experience has been a game-changer for my growth, mentorship connections and hands-on experience in the marketing world.

Representing Augustana College at the ASIANetwork conference was an unforgettable experience. I connected with scholars, peers and fellow students about the interdisciplinary conversations surrounding Asia.

After finishing my Asian studies Senior Inquiry during fall 2024, I had the honor of being accepted into the ASIANetwork Conference, held this past March in San Antonio, Texas. Hosted by Trinity University, the conference brought together about 200 scholars, students and professionals from across the country.

Congratulations on your acceptance to Augustana College! 

This is an exciting time, and we’re here to help you navigate your next steps. Here’s what to do after receiving your acceptance letter:

Representing Augustana College at the National Character & Leadership Symposium (NCLS) in Colorado Springs, Colo., was an incredible opportunity to learn from some of the most mission-driven individuals I’ve ever met.

Spending my January at what felt like the edge of the earth was one of the best things I could’ve done for both my mental and physical health.