More Than I Imagined

“My sophomore year I joined the Observer, and within four months they asked me to cover the Women’s March on Washington.”

“Dr. Mahn and Pastor Kristen helped me tremendously to think about my calling in the world, and they challenged me to grow. I had no idea I'd end up as a religion major.”

“I have met some of the best people I have ever known here.”

“Dr. Calder generously allowed me to join his research project and let me present the work in settings that are usually closed to undergraduates.”

“The theatre department has been a second home to me, and a place I know I'll always be welcome.”

“I feel like all four years here have been a peak experience.”

“I just really loved the atmosphere and the people every time I visited campus.”

“I wanted small class sizes where I would know my professors, and they would know me.”

“I will be forever grateful for my many dedicated mentors.”

“The professors really care about each student as an individual.”

“I will miss the relationships I have created with not only my fellow students but the staff as well.”

“I could never have imagined all the opportunities Augustana gave me.”

“I owe my success to so many professors.”

“It was Dr. Popple's class and her passion for the subject that really helped me find my love for dramaturgy.”

“I never imagined being in so many organizations, let alone leading them.”

“I will miss the sense of family I have found at Augustana.”

“I used my Augie Choice for East Asia term. As an aspiring geographer, I enjoyed seeing and learning about Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong and China.”

“The entire theatre department has become a second home to me.”

“I am fortunate to have received a full-ride at Michigan State University for its doctoral program in anthropology.”

“Throughout my time here, I’ve been challenged and encouraged to tap into potential I didn’t know I was capable of — inside and outside the classroom.”

“Classics is a wonderful major that teaches you more about life than any other subject. It got me my internship, which got me into grad school.”

“For my doctorate, I will study computational biomedical sciences.”

“There is so much I will miss about Augie.”

“I am so thankful that I was able to use Augie Choice to help me travel out of the country.”