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!
More Than I Imagined
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Kalvin Kozar
“So many professors are engaging and stimulating with the way they teach.”Read More
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Lauren Krueger
“I knew Augustana was the school that would challenge me.”Read More
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Shelby Kuepker
“The friends I've made have helped me grow in so many ways.”Read More
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Thuy Trang (Janie) Le
“I've never thought I’d be where I am now academically.”Read More
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Jessica Lechtenberg
“Augustana helped me to seek out my own answers while remaining open-minded to new ideas.”Read More
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Kaitlyn MacDonald
“I can’t imagine my college experience being anywhere but here.”Read More
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Yemurai Mapurisa
“I just knew that Augie was the place for me, and it truly has been.”Read More
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Emily McHugh
“I don’t know what I thought life at Augustana would be like, but I underestimated it.”Read More
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Laura McNair
“I will miss being surrounded by people who empower me.”Read More
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Alyssa Mish
“My peak experience was participating in the National Student Advertising Competition with the Advertising Developers (ADs) and serving as a co-president.”Read More
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Jack Morkin
“Dr. Gehler taught me to have a deeper understanding of the material so I can apply it to the real world.”Read More
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Mai Nguyen
“I used Augie Choice for my study abroad term in London where I developed a much deeper knowledge and appreciation for art, history and architecture, besides studying economics and finance.”Read More
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Kaitlin O'Brien
“Agency EA created an internship in production just for me!”Read More
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Chrishawn Orange
“I used my Augie Choice to go to Spain and Italy with the basketball team.”Read More
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Tom Pham
“My friends and the faculty—I think of them as my American family.”Read More
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Thao Pham
“My peak experience was attending the Association for Psychological Science 30th Annual Convention in San Francisco. It made me seriously consider pursuing a doctoral degree.”Read More
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Kim Phan
“Dr. Nagase is one of the main reasons I fell in love with the Japanese language. Her courses were always enjoyable.”Read More
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Mia Polinski
“I will always look back at these four years with gratitude.”Read More
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Mike Powers
“My peak experience was achieving Academic All-American honors.”Read More
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Samira Radi
“By working closely with my advisors, I was able to intern in South Africa and local vet clinics, and participate in a study away in Holden Village in Washington state.”Read More