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More Than I Imagined

Seniors reflect on their time at Augustana

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!

michelle funk
More Than I Imagined Michelle Funk
“Augustana gave me the chance to branch out into many areas of life allowing me to discover new passions, such as traveling, that I will continue to pursue post graduation.”
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scott hale
More Than I Imagined Scott Hale
“Augustana helped me develop writing and analytical skills that I believe transferred to my LSAT score.”
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jasen hengst
More Than I Imagined Jasen Hengst
“I didn’t know what I wanted freshman year, but now I have a much better understanding of myself, and what I want to do.”
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taelar hillyer
More Than I Imagined Taelar Hillyer
“I learned I have the ability to handle so much more than I ever thought I could.”
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daisy hoang
More Than I Imagined Daisy Hoang
“Everybody at Augustana is so friendly and open-minded, and I was lucky to be surrounded by them.”
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lauren hoffman
More Than I Imagined Lauren Hoffman
“I learned that with a lot of help and perseverance, success is all but impossible.”
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lindsay hohertz
More Than I Imagined Lindsay Hohertz
“My adivsors have helped me with anything I’ve needed, and have always been there when I needed advice.”
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maggie hoscheit
More Than I Imagined Maggie Hoscheit
“I used my Augie Choice to supplement an unpaid shadowing internship at Riverside Dentistry in Moline. It was an invaluable experience.”
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matt humphries
More Than I Imagined Matt Humphries
“I have had a very close connection with professors, and they have continued to push me to where I am now.”
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elizabeth jakaitis
More Than I Imagined Elizabeth Jakaitis
“All of the big decisions that come after graduation used to seem so daunting, but now that it’s almost here, it’s really exciting to plan what’s going to come next.”
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danna jensen
More Than I Imagined Danna Jensen
“I am confident in my education and experiences, and nothing will hold be back from my dreams!”
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jordan kirkbride
More Than I Imagined Jordan Kirkbride
“Augustana helped me to realize that it’s actually cool to care about 'nerdy' stuff like history and art because you can make a career out of whatever you’re passionate about.”
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paul kleinhaus-schulz
More Than I Imagined Paul Kleinhans-Schulz
“I worked harder and learned a lot more on my path to get to where I am than what I thought would.”
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katherine kornhaus
More Than I Imagined Katherine Kornhaus
“The whole Augie experience has been one of self-discovery.”
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katie kot
More Than I Imagined Katie Kot
“Do your own thing.”
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chrissy kunkel
More Than I Imagined Chrissy Kunkel
“The liberal arts education I’ve received at Augie has given me not only factual knowledge, but also more insight about myself and the world around me.”
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dj lawlor
More Than I Imagined DJ Lawlor
“I have learned that taking chances is a must in life.”
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amy maplethorpe
More Than I Imagined Amy Maplethorpe
“These past four years have helped me learn that it is important to try something new, even when I was worried it would be quite challenging.”
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sarah martin
More Than I Imagined Sarah Martin
“I would not be where I am today without the support and encouragement of my advisors and professors.”
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kirsten mathisen
More Than I Imagined Kirsten Mathisen
“I learned that if I go confidently in the direction of my dreams and endeavor to live the life I imagine, I will meet with unexpected success.”
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chase matzinger
More Than I Imagined Chase Matzinger
“Augustana has a wealth of resources, which I hope all students take advantage of.”
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cat mcdermott
More Than I Imagined Catherine (Cat) McDermott
“My experiences at Augie have exceeded all of my expectations and then some.”
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helen myers
More Than I Imagined Helen Myers
“I am so happy with the version of myself that has been shaped by the experiences I have had and the people I've met at Augustana.”
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Cameron Onumah
More Than I Imagined Cameron Onumah
“I am moving in the direction that I hoped I would, and that is all because of my time at Augustana.”
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