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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!

Laura McNair
More Than I Imagined Laura McNair
“I will miss being surrounded by people who empower me.”
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Muriel Melgoza
More Than I Imagined Muriel Melgoza
“This whole year has been a peak experience.”
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Alyssa Mish
More Than I Imagined Alyssa Mish
“My peak experience was participating in the National Student Advertising Competition with the Advertising Developers (ADs) and serving as a co-president.”
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Jack Morkin
More Than I Imagined Jack Morkin
“Dr. Gehler taught me to have a deeper understanding of the material so I can apply it to the real world.”
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Mai Nguyen
More Than I Imagined 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.”
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Kaitlin O'Brien
More Than I Imagined Kaitlin O'Brien
“Agency EA created an internship in production just for me!”
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Vince O'Meara
More Than I Imagined Vince O'Meara
“This is a place that sets students up for success.”
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Chrishawn Orange
More Than I Imagined Chrishawn Orange
“I used my Augie Choice to go to Spain and Italy with the basketball team.”
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Tom Pham
More Than I Imagined Tom Pham
“My friends and the faculty—I think of them as my American family.”
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Thao Pham
More Than I Imagined 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.”
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Tyler Pham
More Than I Imagined Tyler Pham
“When I came here, I knew it was meant to be.”
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Kim Phan
More Than I Imagined Kim Phan
“Dr. Nagase is one of the main reasons I fell in love with the Japanese language. Her courses were always enjoyable.”
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Mia Polinski
More Than I Imagined Mia Polinski
“I will always look back at these four years with gratitude.”
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Mike Powers
More Than I Imagined Mike Powers
“My peak experience was achieving Academic All-American honors.”
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Samira Radi
More Than I Imagined 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.”
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Barb Ramont
More Than I Imagined Barb Ramont
“I went to CORE and discovered my passion for teaching, and I haven’t looked back.”
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Montserrat Ricossa
More Than I Imagined Montserrat Ricossa
“I’m a full-time reporter at KWQC, one of my dream jobs — and before I even graduated! ”
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Sierra Rood
More Than I Imagined Sierra Rood
“My peak experience was the medical service trip to Nicaragua. It inspired me to pursue nursing. ”
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Haley Ruch
More Than I Imagined Haley Ruch
“My peak experience was studying abroad in Dijon, France, this past summer.”
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Amanda Schar
More Than I Imagined Amanda Schar
“Dr. Mark Safstrom, one of my Scandinavian studies professors — his encouragement and support has helped me grow so much.”
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Jake Schoeck
More Than I Imagined Jake Schoeck
“It’s hard to believe in a few months I will be moving to Virginia to attend law school and continue working for the FBI.”
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Darielle Sherrod
More Than I Imagined Darielle Sherrod
“I will cherish and truly miss stopping by some of my professors’ offices and discussing their class, other classes and overall life.”
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Andrew Silverman
More Than I Imagined Andrew Silverman
“I will miss the people that make the Augustana community so great.”
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Ariana Solis
More Than I Imagined Ariana Solis
“My amazing professors saw promise in me that I could never have found on my own.”
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