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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!

Emily Graziano
More Than I Imagined Emily Graziano
“The Augie community is a family to me.”
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Adam Gronewold
More Than I Imagined Adam Gronewold
“The faculty members at Augustana are phenomenal.”
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Matt Harrington
More Than I Imagined Matt Harrington
“The entire geology department has been there to help me at every step during my time here.”
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Rachel Hart
More Than I Imagined Rachel Hart
“If I had to pick a school again, I would choose Augustana in a heartbeat!”
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Taylor Hayes
More Than I Imagined Taylor Hayes
“I used Augie Choice to study in Greece! This program was with both the art history and Classics program so it was perfect for me.”
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Rachel Heah
More Than I Imagined Rachel Heah
“Augustana has both neuroscience and engineering physics programs, and I was able to major in both disciplines.”
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Rebecca Hobson
More Than I Imagined Rebecca Hobson
“I would not change any part of my journey here.”
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Lauren Hogan
More Than I Imagined Lauren Hogan
“My main goals were to receive a quality education and ultimately be accepted to dental school — both of which happened.”
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Eric Huizinga
More Than I Imagined Eric Huizinga
“I know I would not have found the path I am now pursuing if it had not been for Dr. Kosnick.”
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David Hundrieser
More Than I Imagined David Hundrieser
“Every step of the way, my Classics professors were willing to put aside time for me and explore potential opportunities.”
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Josh Iyer
More Than I Imagined Josh Iyer
“I used Augie Choice on a study abroad trip to Paris!”
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Lauren Judge
More Than I Imagined Lauren Judge
“When I visited campus, I immediately felt like I belonged there.”
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Sierra Kindley
More Than I Imagined Sierra Kindley
“Dr. Reisner and Dr. Geedey in environmental studies have pushed me to achieve my greatest potential.”
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Jake Knox
More Than I Imagined Jake Knox
“The economics faculty gave me sage advice and opened me up to opportunities that I could have never imagined on my own.”
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Bethany Koch
More Than I Imagined Bethany Koch
“I used Augie Choice to study abroad in Germany. I lived in Passau, Bavaria, for around five months and attended the University of Passau.”
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Kalvin Kozar
More Than I Imagined Kalvin Kozar
“So many professors are engaging and stimulating with the way they teach.”
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Lauren Krueger
More Than I Imagined Lauren Krueger
“I knew Augustana was the school that would challenge me.”
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Shelby Keupker
More Than I Imagined Shelby Kuepker
“The friends I've made have helped me grow in so many ways.”
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Lydia Lara
More Than I Imagined Lydia Lara
“Augustana was my first choice.”
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Janie Le
More Than I Imagined Thuy Trang (Janie) Le
“I've never thought I’d be where I am now academically.”
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Jessica Lechtenberg
More Than I Imagined Jessica Lechtenberg
“Augustana helped me to seek out my own answers while remaining open-minded to new ideas.”
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Kaitlyn MacDonald
More Than I Imagined Kaitlyn MacDonald
“I can’t imagine my college experience being anywhere but here.”
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Yemurai Mapurisa
More Than I Imagined Yemurai Mapurisa
“I just knew that Augie was the place for me, and it truly has been.”
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Emily McHugh
More Than I Imagined Emily McHugh
“I don’t know what I thought life at Augustana would be like, but I underestimated it.”
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