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More Than I Imagined

Seniors reflect on their time at Augustana

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!

Jon Hutton
More Than I Imagined Jon Hutton
“I chose Augustana because it was close to home.”
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Linnea Johansen
More Than I Imagined Linnea Johansen
“I will miss the people who made Augie feel like home.”
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Hannah Johnson
More Than I Imagined Hannah Johnson
“I was surprised by how invested faculty are in your well-being.”
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Madeline Kusar
More Than I Imagined Madeline Kusar
“For a relatively small school, Augie has no shortage of opportunities to broaden your worldview.”
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Narita Lambert
More Than I Imagined Narita Lambert
“I chose Augustana for its strong biology program, and to continue competing in athletics.”
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Addy Larson
More Than I Imagined Addison Larson
“The Augie support system is truly amazing!”
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Joonsoo Lee
More Than I Imagined Joonsoo Lee
“I want to give a special shoutout to Dr. Stonedahl for his dedication in his teaching.”
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Phuong Lu
More Than I Imagined Phuong Lu
“I also appreciate the diversity at Augustana, where I've made friends from different parts of the world.”
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Alyssa Macias
More Than I Imagined Alyssa Macias
“The growth that I achieved is all thanks to Augie's education, professors and extracurriculars.”
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Americus Mahatshahi
More Than I Imagined Americus Mahatshahi
“Augustana gave me a sense of belonging.”
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Savonia Mahr-Threw
More Than I Imagined Savonia Mahr-Threw
“Augie may be small, but that opens up opportunities for more voices to be heard.”
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Megan Markiewicz
More Than I Imagined Megan Markiewicz
“All my professors have believed in me and guided me with great knowledge and care.”
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Emily Martin
More Than I Imagined Emily Martin
“Now I have goals and know how to get there.”
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Carina Martinez
More Than I Imagined Carina Martinez
“All of the experiences Augie has provided me have shaped who I am in the best way.”
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Jack McCurdy
More Than I Imagined Jack McCurdy
“I quickly realized how special this place is.”
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Rachel Nandelenga
More Than I Imagined Rachel Nandelenga
“The person I have grown into would not have come to be without Augie.”
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Luis Navarrete
More Than I Imagined Luis Navarrete
“I was surprised by the many ways you can be involved on campus and how much you can grow through those involvements.”
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Blake Oliver
More Than I Imagined Blake Oliver
“Augustana has prepared me well to enter the workforce, but the people will always have a special place in my heart.”
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Celeaciya Olvera
More Than I Imagined Celeaciya Olvera
“To say I am graduating from a college that has given me so much is truly a surreal feeling.”
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Makayla Palm
More Than I Imagined Makayla Palm
“I will miss the familiarity of the geology department and the collaborative learning environment I have experienced.”
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Roger Pavey
More Than I Imagined Roger Pavey Jr.
“I truly do not think I could have had an experience elsewhere in the way I did here.”
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Laurence Pavlik
More Than I Imagined Laurence Pavlik
“Finding the Classics department has truly shaped my future.”
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Samuel Rabideau
More Than I Imagined Samuel Rabideau
“I'm very proud of the work that I've done while here at Augie.”
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Ellie Reckamp
More Than I Imagined Ellie Reckamp
“While Augie is a small school, it lacks nothing in extracurriculars as compared to big schools.”
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