More Than I Imagined

“Now I understand that higher education opens doors to dreams I never imagined.”

“Augie was the only school that gave me that opportunity, where I could be a multi-majored student-athlete and graduate on time.”

“I was surprised by the amount of opportunities to do student research.”

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

“I also didn’t expect the number of opportunities I had, especially as a transfer student.”

“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 have experienced the world in ways I never really thought I would.”

“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.”

“What I will miss the most is the community of Augustana's campus.”

“I found that college doesn't just teach you a major; it teaches you how to learn and grow.”

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

“My peak experience was presenting at the Iowa Writing Center Consortium, along with a team of other RWC tutors.”

“What surprised me was the impact that smaller class sizes had on me as a student.”

“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.”

“It's been a real privilege to attend a school where so many people want to see you grow and succeed.”

“All my professors pushed me to do more than I thought I could because they truly believed in my abilities.”

“Through honest conversations with professors and mentors about my aspirations, I found the guidance I needed to navigate my way.”

“I was surprised by how at home I felt at Augie.”

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

“I really appreciate how much the faculty truly care about the students here and want to see everyone succeed.”

“My peak experience was an independent study on history in Berlin, Germany.”