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!
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Rosalia Flores
“Because of the amazing professors in the sociology department, I am confident in what I will accomplish in my future career.”Read More
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Jessica Gallagher
“Choosing Augie was one of the best decisions I've ever made.”Read More
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Rebecca Garbe
“Dr. Adam Kaul helped set a foundation for how I will continue to think and be a part of anthropology as a discipline as I move forward.”Read More
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Madi Glatz
“The moment I stepped on campus I knew this was where I was supposed to be.”Read More
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Valeria Gonzalez
“I have made such amazing friends who have helped me through rigorous courses.”Read More
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Francis Gow
“During freshman year, I took a history class that changed my approach toward Latin America, my home region, and I developed a passion for human rights.”Read More
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Jessica Hammond
“Dr. Seidlitz in the German department always encouraged me to say yes to every opportunity. That encouragement helped me to study abroad twice, work a variety of jobs on campus, try new hobbies and fit in an internship, all in four years.”Read More
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Macy Hancock
“Augustana is truly a place where the professors know their students by name.”Read More
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Natalie Hardy
“Dr. Ian Harrington, my neuroscience advisor and professor, is the sort of advisor that every student hopes to have.”Read More
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Brooke Harmon
“The professors in the math and education departments always believed in me and my classmates.”Read More
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Jack Harris
“Coming into Augustana, I knew I wanted to pursue writing and design. Not a lot of colleges have that combination of degrees!”Read More
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Dylan Hart
“Early at Augie, I had a decision on whether to apply for a part-time student IT position at John Deere... Safe to say I made a good decision.”Read More
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Brittany Hatlestad
“My peak experience would be my summer spent at the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute in Houston, Texas.”Read More
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Kristen Higginbothan
“I studied at Augustana's partner school, Toyo University in Japan. It was the most exciting time of my life.”Read More
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Jill Humecke
“I'm a completely different person than I was four years ago.”Read More
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Kelli Johnson
“If someone revealed to me on my first day at Augie what I would experience and accomplish by the end of my senior year—I would be in disbelief.”Read More
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Maggie Jokinen
“I wouldn't be anywhere near attending a Top 10 law school without the incredible professors I've had.”Read More
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Alexis Jones
“I chose Augustana because of its reputation of producing well-rounded student-athletes.”Read More
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Alyssa Klahn
“I have met the most amazing people here at Augustana.”Read More
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Meg Klocke
“After talking to professors and students in the education department, I knew Augustana was for me.”Read More
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Willow Kornoski
“Everyone at Augie is compassionate and willing to point you in the right direction.”Read More
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Mia Lambert
“Augie is such a special place, and I’m so thankful my path led here.”Read More
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Mikaila Levigne
“The liberal arts education has allowed me to gain interest in more than one area of study, and then learn to connect the two topics for a broader perspective.”Read More