More Than I Imagined

“My advisor, Dr. Jason Koontz, has done so much to help me prepare for dental school.”

“Dr. Clauss made math compelling and made me hungry to learn more.”

“Pushing myself out of my comfort zone gave me numerous opportunities to take leadership positions and help me make friends I will never forget.”

“I’ve learned that you can accomplish anything as long as you are determined to do so.”

“I grew tremendously in regards to taking my education into my own hands and making the most of it.”

“I learned the value of a well-rounded education and communication skills.”

“The euphoric rush that the choir experienced each concert, night after night, was indescribable.”

“I learned that challenges are where I excel best.”

“I discovered that I am capable of achieving much more than I could have ever imagined four years ago.”

“Augustana has far exceeded my expectations, and I will be glad to call Augie my alma mater!”

“Although the end goal is what I anticipated, my journey to get there was far from what I expected.”

“My time at Augie has kept me hungry to learn and remain open-minded while also maturing my commitment to the things I love.”

“I never thought I could graduate cum laude with two tough majors with zero overlapping classes.”

“One memorable classroom moment-among many others-was Dr. Peters pounding his fist on the lectern during one of his rich harangues against the modern world.”

“I've developed more than I thought I would, both in class and outside of class.
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“Augie was the one school that could effectively sate my desires to experience each and every area.”

“I feel like I have had so much help along the way from my friends to my teammates to my teachers to the music faculty.”

“I never could have imagined the opportunities I have had and the amount I have grown from them.”

“The most surprising thing I have learned is how much I would love what I'm doing with my life.”

“Having the courage to step outside your comfort zone can lead to remarkable opportunities and experiences.”

“Academically, physically, emotionally and spiritually, I felt Augustana was able to meet my needs no matter the circumstances.”

“Enjoy your time at Augustana and make the most of your opportunities.”

“I have learned to have more confidence in my work and not dwell on mistakes or failures.”

“I will leave college feeling much more driven for my own happiness as well as those around me.”