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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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

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Barb Ramont
“I went to CORE and discovered my passion for teaching, and I haven’t looked back.”Read More

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Montserrat Ricossa
“I’m a full-time reporter at KWQC, one of my dream jobs — and before I even graduated! ”Read More

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Sierra Rood
“My peak experience was the medical service trip to Nicaragua. It inspired me to pursue nursing. ”Read More

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Haley Ruch
“My peak experience was studying abroad in Dijon, France, this past summer.”Read More

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Amanda Schar
“Dr. Mark Safstrom, one of my Scandinavian studies professors — his encouragement and support has helped me grow so much.”Read More

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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.”Read More

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Darielle Sherrod
“I will cherish and truly miss stopping by some of my professors’ offices and discussing their class, other classes and overall life.”Read More

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Andrew Silverman
“I will miss the people that make the Augustana community so great.”Read More

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Ariana Solis
“My amazing professors saw promise in me that I could never have found on my own.”Read More