Category - Campus Life

Greek life 101: Augustana edition

While sororities and fraternities may continue to be depicted negatively in pop culture, Augustana’s Greek system has classic traditions and differs from the stereotypes in major ways.

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Bryn Gatz
February 4, 2022

How to boost your mood and beat the winter blues

It's actually quite normal for energy levels and moods to take a hit in the winter.

Allison Mirell-Heaton
Allison Mirell-Heaton
January 7, 2022

A day in the life of a Community Advisor

Hi! I'm Adam. I'm a junior majoring in biology and spanish with an environmental studies minor. I run track and cross country and last year I was a Community Advisor (CA) in Erickson Hall. Here's what a regular day looks like for me... 

July 14, 2021

What to expect your first year at Augustana

No matter how big or small you think your school is, you’re going to get lost at some point. It’ll probably happen right when you move in and are still learning the campus, but it could also be during your junior year looking for a classroom you’ve never been to. Don’t panic if this happens!

Mari Kelley
June 3, 2021

Best study spots on campus

Here are some of the best places to study on Augustana’s campus. 

Patti Grod
Patti Grod
April 8, 2021

3 reasons you should get involved with music or theatre

Augustana College provides opportunities for music and theatre majors and minors and students involved in other programs on campus to be involved in music ensembles, lessons and theatre production. But why should you take advantage of these opportunities at Augustana?

Jon Jaworowski
Jon Jaworowski
October 9, 2020

The pros and cons of living off campus

There comes a point in every Augie student’s career where they transition into uncharted territory: living off-campus. For some, it’s a celebratory moment where independence is gained. For others, the thought is scary, but I'm here to prove there's nothing to fear. 

Justin Verlinden
Justin Verlinden
June 3, 2020

Senior Reflection: finding "home"

Patti Grod
Patti Grod
May 22, 2020

Senior reflection: running through the years

Justin Verlinden
Justin Verlinden
May 21, 2020

A day in the life: distance learning in Nevada

Under these new circumstances, I knew that I wanted to finish out my last year of undergrad strong! Being the very “Type A” person that I am, to make things seem as normal as possible, I  came up with daily routines for my MWF and T/TH classes. This helped keep me focused, since I often find myself getting distracted studying and working from home. Here’s a look at what my MWF schedule looks like.

Patti Grod
Patti Grod
April 23, 2020