More Than I Imagined

“Find out what you love and go all in. Augie will be there for you when you do.”

“Each time I toured Augustana, I instantly felt welcomed and cared about!”

“The community feeling that the college fosters is really special, and I will miss it once I leave.”

“I now have a stronger sense of self and a newfound confidence in my future and purpose.”

“I found that Augie was the perfect fit to allow me to thrive as a student, an athlete and a person.”

“Pretty much everyone you meet here has something they are passionate about and heavily involved in.”

“What surprised me the most is how close professors are with students and how much support you can get from them.”

“Augustana allowed me to explore all of my interests without having to hold back in anything.”

“The connections I have made here, both with friendships and mentorships, will stay with me forever.”

“I never imagined being where I am today, and being able to do half the things I’ve done since coming to Augie.”

“Augie opened my eyes to new paths and helped me find talents I didn't know I had.”

“You never know what doors will open for you while you're at Augie.”

“I didn't know how easy it would be to get involved and make an impact.”

“My favorite experience was the Texas Medical Center Summer Research Internship Program in the summer of 2023.”

“I never expected my time with philosophy to be so valuable for my career in dentistry.”

“I was surprised by how many opportunities I was presented with these past four years.”

“I felt a connection with the campus right away.”

“Not only does Augie provide you with a diverse and explorative education, it gives you a space that feels like home and where you can be yourself.”

“I have so many families here that I know I can always return to.”

“I always knew there were perks with attending a small college, but Augustana really wants each student to be successful.”

“I love it here, and that's because of the people.”

“My ultimate experience was studying abroad in Dijon, France, for six weeks over the summer.”

“I've grown tremendously as a person, leader and friend during my time here.”

“I never thought I would be a leader in student groups or become so involved with my departments.”