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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Sarah Funke
“Many Augustana mentors have shown me how to be confident in my abilities.”Read More

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Guadalupe Gallegos
“Studying abroad in Ecuador was my peak experience.”Read More

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Atticus Garrison
“My professors have gone above and beyond to make sure I have had opportunities to succeed and grow.”Read More

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Marjie Gerke
“I had no idea how involved I’d become with my major and my extracurriculars.”Read More

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Lauren Goggin
“Every day at Augustana College is truly a blessing.”Read More

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Lizandra Gomez-Ramirez
“I know my professors genuinely care about me and want me to exceed not only academically but as a person as well.”Read More

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Emily Grooms
“The faculty in the psychology department pushed me to be the best I could be.”Read More

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Brian Hinkley
“The music faculty do so much for every individual student, both in the public eye and behind the scenes.”Read More

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Trang Jenny Ho
“Never be afraid to fall; the people here will help you get up.”Read More

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Michael Hoekstra
“The sense of community that Augie creates is so special that it’s hard to let go.”Read More

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Carli Hogan
“I truly believe I would not have achieved my goal of attending dental school if I had not transferred to Augustana.”Read More

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Anne Hopkins
“Through lacrosse, school, internships and more, I have learned a lot about myself.”Read More

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Karina Huerta
“There are a lot of wonderful people at Augustana who want to help you with your goals.”Read More

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Hussam Ibrahim
“Faculty members are understanding, especially with international students.”Read More

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Amanda Ico
“I never imagined I would grow to have as much confidence as I do now.”Read More

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McKee Jackson
“I felt like I was at home when I stepped on Augustana’s campus.”Read More

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Kayla Jackson
“My professors’ encouragement opened so many doors for me.”Read More

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Savi Jayawardana
“I will miss the friendships and the substitute family that I have made here for myself.”Read More

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Lauren Johnson
“Looking back, I wouldn't change anything about my college experience here!”Read More

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Macy Koepke
“A peak experience was interning for an optometrist at Specsavers in Sydney, Australia. I was able to get to do what I love on the other side of the world.”Read More

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Elizabeth Kupar
“I heard about Augustana’s strong music program and wanted to learn more about it. As soon as I stepped on campus for my first visit, I felt at home.”Read More

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Hannah Lohmeier
“My professors, coaches, classmates and teammates have made my four years here absolutely amazing.”Read More