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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!

Nadia Castillo
More Than I Imagined Nadia Castillo
“I used my Augie Choice for my internship with Family Resources. We offered support for survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence and sex trafficking.”
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Elizabeth Cook
More Than I Imagined Elizabeth Cook
“I am incredibly thankful for my professors for pushing me to take up space in academia.”
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Peyton Couch
More Than I Imagined Peyton Couch
“Augustana has become my home, and the people I have surrounded myself with have become my second family.”
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Taylor Curley
More Than I Imagined Taylor Curley
“Through the help of Augustana, I am now pursuing my master's in my dream field at my dream grad school.”
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Camila Davila
More Than I Imagined Camila Davila
“I used my Augie Choice to travel to Costa Rica on the Health Service Learning Trip.”
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Kayla Dillon
More Than I Imagined Kayla Dillon
“I was surprised at how much time my professors and mentors invested in my success.”
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Houssam Diouri
More Than I Imagined Houssam Diouri
“My peak experience is by far taking part in the CFA Institute Research Challenge and winning second place in the Chicago local round with my teammates.”
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Ha Do
More Than I Imagined Ha Do
“After four years at Augie, I know exactly what I want to do and how to achieve it.”
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Emily Edwall
More Than I Imagined Emily Edwall
“Looking back, I'm so glad I chose Augie.”
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Diangelo Gonzalez
More Than I Imagined Diangelo Gonzalez
“After taking an introduction to public health course, I absolutely fell in love with the field. ”
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Freja Hager
More Than I Imagined Freja Hager
“The accounting department is extremely supportive and creates so many opportunities for accounting students.”
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John Hayes
More Than I Imagined John Hayes
“I was able to connect with many people off campus, including alumni, who helped me reach my goals.”
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Tabitha Hoey
More Than I Imagined Tabitha Hoey
“I am so thankful for everything that Augie has given me.”
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Madison Hoffeditz
More Than I Imagined Madison Hoffeditz
“Dr. Corts has pushed me to tackle coursework (statistics) that I never thought I could do and mentored me through the research process for three years.”
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Olivia Hogenkamp
More Than I Imagined Olivia Hogenkamp
“After visiting, I understood what people meant when they say you know when you find the right fit.”
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Megan Hoppe
More Than I Imagined Megan Hoppe
“If I had to do it again, I would choose Augustana a thousand times over.”
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Katherine Iverson
More Than I Imagined Katherine Iverson
“I knew I would love this school and the opportunities it had to offer.”
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Haleigh Jacocks
More Than I Imagined Haleigh Jacocks
“I am confident now in who I am, what I can do, and what I can be.”
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TaJania Jenkins
More Than I Imagined TaJania Jenkins
“Being at Augustana helped me gain great leadership qualities and communication skills.”
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Victoria Jenkins
More Than I Imagined Victoria Jenkins
“I did not expect to connect and develop bonds with so many of my professors and mentors.”
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Carstyn Joiner
More Than I Imagined Carstyn Joiner
“My peak experience was my internship at Loyola University Chicago, to work in a cell and molecular physiology lab.”
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Alli Kestler
More Than I Imagined Alli Kestler
“I'm also grateful for my professors for not stopping me from doing three Senior Inquiry projects at once. You're all wonderfully interesting and kind people.”
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Isabella
More Than I Imagined Isabella Koutsopanagos
“I chose Augustana because it allowed me to have one-on-one time with my teachers.”
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Joseph Kreis
More Than I Imagined Joseph (Joey) Kreis
“The organization of coursework within the psychology and neuroscience department felt like stepping stones guiding me toward a career in research.”
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