More Than I Imagined

“My professors in the sociology, psychology and WGSS departments pushed me outside my comfort zone to speak my mind and stand up for what I believed in.”

“I have grown as a person, a student and a future health professional.”

“I had the chance of a lifetime to spend J-term in Japan.”

“I want to pursue a career in sports analytics, so my internship with Augustana’s football program helped me gain valuable experience.”

“I heard great things about Augie. Its pre-medicine program seemed like one of the best.”

“Dr. Kunde has shown me the importance of communication, and how just one word, gesture or clothing item can have so much meaning. ”

“Through an internship I was able to determine what I wanted to do with my life, which is to be a psychiatric nurse practitioner.”

“The geography department played a huge role in helping me become the successful student I am today.”

“Being able to form personal relationships with my [accounting] professors really helped me.”

“The friendships and connections I have made are irreplaceable.”

“What surprised me most is how many activities there are to be involved in. There truly is something for everyone, and if there isn't anything that interests you, create a new club. It's amazing how many friends you can meet through sharing a common interest. ”

“Each professor I encountered was willing to go the extra distance to ensure my success.”

“After talking with my advisors, and the first data classes, I knew that was the path I wanted to pursue.”

“I found a love of research through my psychology major and my work with the ADs team.”

“I never pictured myself shadowing in almost every department of a hospital or sitting in lecture halls at Yale University or speaking fluent Spanish with ESL students.”

“V [Professor V Phipps] has taught me to get back up and never stop thinking differently, something I am lucky to take with me when I leave Augustana.”

“I knew from day one that the people I met here would change my life for the better.”

“I felt comfortable reaching out to my professors if I was having a hard time or just needed some advice.”

“I never imagined I'd be studying communication or marketing. Augustana truly helped me find my passions.”

“I am leaving Augustana with a voice, a future and memories that will last a lifetime.”

“The Augustana community is something that cannot be replaced.”

“My professors armed me with the tools and resources I needed to be successful in my field.”

“I'll be attending graduate school for my M.A. in museum studies, just as I expected.”

“Dr. Harrington and Dr. Flaherty are two reasons why I was accepted into medical school with their letters of recommendation.”