More Than I Imagined

“I have learned that the key to receiving all of life’s wonders is to open yourself up.”

“Augustana has such a warm atmosphere, and I’ve built so many wonderful relationships with the people I’ve met.”

“I didn't imagine that I would achieve such growth when I started my undergraduate career.”

“I learned that being an individual is far more important than conforming to fit in.”

“I have grown substantially spiritually, emotionally and intellectually from my experiences at Augustana that I could not have anticipated.”

“After attending Augustana, I know that my dreams of working in a medical laboratory are finally possible.”

“I love the feeling of being able to learn anything I possibly want to learn.”

“I have learned that I can accomplish and learn more than I ever thought possible, as long as I set my mind to it.”

“I have learned that you can continue to push yourself past whatever limits or boundaries you thought existed.”

“My time at Augustana has been an overwhelmingly positive experience.”

“I learned that I have a deep appreciation for historical studies.”

“The most important thing I learned about myself was my capacity to love.”

“If someone told me four years ago that I would help raise nearly $82,000 for Camp Kesem or create a research presentation that was shown to more than 100 people, I would have laughed. ”

“I have shocked myself in my accomplishments within the last four years, and I have learned that my potential and abilities far surpass what I ever anticipated for myself.”

“I have learned to understand difference in a way that I never could before.”

“I have recently realized that I am well on the way to becoming the person I wished to be four years ago.”

“I learned that I will achieve nothing if I don’t put in 110% in effort.”

“My biggest accomplishments were possible because of my determination to step out of my comfort zone, take risks and reap the rewarding experience.”

“My Augie experience has given me a confidence that I didn’t always have. ”

“Everyone around me just did a little something that got me where I am now.”

“I’ve been able to grow as a person and explore my varying interests. ”

“"I loved the student/faculty ratio, so I knew I wouldn’t be just another student in my classes. "”

“Dr. Delaney not only became by advisor but also my life coach, and I am very thankful for that.”

“The one constant I have had at Augustana is endless opportunities to push myself to new academic, athletic and personal experiences.”