Every spring faculty are asked to nominate a senior who has taken advantage of the opportunities Augustana offers in academics, research, study away, athletics, the arts and more.
The seniors answer a series of questions to describe their transformative Augustana experience and show what can happen in four years.
Simply choose the grad year and area of study you're interested in to read their reflections!
More Than I Imagined
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Nhi (Stephanie) Le
“Augie opened my eyes to new paths and helped me find talents I didn't know I had.”Read More
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Kenaya Allen
“You never know what doors will open for you while you're at Augie.”Read More
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Sam Allen
“I didn't know how easy it would be to get involved and make an impact.”Read More
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Leslie Bandera
“My favorite experience was the Texas Medical Center Summer Research Internship Program in the summer of 2023.”Read More
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Luca Barba
“I never expected my time with philosophy to be so valuable for my career in dentistry.”Read More
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Victoria Bernero
“I was surprised by how many opportunities I was presented with these past four years.”Read More
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Abby Campisi
“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.”Read More
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Ashanti Chatman
“I have so many families here that I know I can always return to.”Read More
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Katey Clark
“I always knew there were perks with attending a small college, but Augustana really wants each student to be successful.”Read More
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Andrew Cochrane
“I love it here, and that's because of the people.”Read More
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Erika Dahlstrand
“My ultimate experience was studying abroad in Dijon, France, for six weeks over the summer.”Read More
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Brett David
“I've grown tremendously as a person, leader and friend during my time here.”Read More
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Makaia Decker
“I never thought I would be a leader in student groups or become so involved with my departments.”Read More
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Brianna Ebenroth
“Augustana and the Quad Cities have become my home.”Read More
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Lucas Fahnoe
“I'll forever appreciate the passion of the philosophy department.”Read More
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John Flannery
“I'm graduating with a path to my future, and friends I'll keep my whole life!”Read More
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Molly Garrison
“I will miss the campus community the most, and more specifically, the engineering physics community.”Read More
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Carson Ghys
“Being a part of the engineering physics program is something I will truly miss.”Read More
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Amanda Gravelle
“I've loved living in a walkable community, surrounded by people with similar values but differing perspectives.”Read More
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Abigail Holtan
“I honestly am so grateful for everything that I've been able to do.”Read More
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Zack Horve
“I will miss my friends in the DONs and fall colors on campus.”Read More
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Jack Hughes
“Augustana has millions of amazing tools that can help you succeed.”Read More
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Gage Humphreys
“My internship at Deloitte and traveling to Chicago and Texas for training were my peak experiences.”Read More