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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Matt Harrington
“The entire geology department has been there to help me at every step during my time here.”Read More

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Rachel Hart
“If I had to pick a school again, I would choose Augustana in a heartbeat!”Read More

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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.”Read More

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Rachel Heah
“Augustana has both neuroscience and engineering physics programs, and I was able to major in both disciplines.”Read More

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Lauren Hogan
“My main goals were to receive a quality education and ultimately be accepted to dental school — both of which happened.”Read More

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Eric Huizinga
“I know I would not have found the path I am now pursuing if it had not been for Dr. Kosnick.”Read More

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David Hundrieser
“Every step of the way, my Classics professors were willing to put aside time for me and explore potential opportunities.”Read More

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Lauren Judge
“When I visited campus, I immediately felt like I belonged there.”Read More

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Sierra Kindley
“Dr. Reisner and Dr. Geedey in environmental studies have pushed me to achieve my greatest potential.”Read More

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Jake Knox
“The economics faculty gave me sage advice and opened me up to opportunities that I could have never imagined on my own.”Read More

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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.”Read More

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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