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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Mia Reese
“I am way ahead of where I thought I'd be when I first came to campus.”Read More
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Kierstyn Rogers
“I truly feel confident in my ability to achieve my goals and be successful.”Read More
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Fernanda Rubi
“I never imagined I would have the chance to conduct research in Europe without worrying about the financial burden.”Read More
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Cavit Schempp
“I am surprised by just how much I learned while here.”Read More
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Riley Scrivner
“Something that surprised me is how quickly Augustana felt like home.”Read More
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Jared Slusher
“I believe Augie has something to offer everybody, and the faculty want to see you succeed and thrive.”Read More
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Abriana Tereza
“There are so many people here who want to see you succeed.”Read More
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Alexander Tosetti
“Another peak experience was finally getting to sign the dotted line for a full-time offer to start my career.”Read More
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Jalane Tsague
“I have a clearer vision of what I want to achieve for myself, thanks to my time here.”Read More
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Delaney Walsh
“What surprised me about Augustana is how close the students are with each other.”Read More
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Kara West
“With the financial aid I was offered, Augie felt like the obvious choice!”Read More
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Grey White
“I will miss the close-knit atmosphere that Augie and Augustana theatre have to offer.”Read More
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Corey Whitlock
“What surprised me was how the athletic department was so encouraging and fun to be around.”Read More
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Ella Aldridge
“You have the power and the resources to change your life at Augustana.”Read More
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Abdou Allah Camara
“My peak experience would have to be my internship with Deloitte.”Read More
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Eirik Andersen
“I didn't expect my professors to care so much about me and be so invested in my success.”Read More
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Diego Andon
“It made me happy that the student body always came through and was curious about the significance of Latinx Unidos cultural events.”Read More
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Kira Banks
“My Classics advisor Dr. Day made my Classics major a reality despite my initial disbelief.”Read More
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Kathryn Benshish
“The psychology department has opened the way for so many opportunities.”Read More
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Claire Bess
“I quickly fell in love with the Quad Cities and the campus.”Read More
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Zach Bohrer
“The education, social environment and kind people gave me the college experience I always wished for.”Read More
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Sofia Briggs
“My advisor, Dr. Andrew Sward, has been one of the biggest contributors to my success at Augustana.”Read More