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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!

Jared Reiling
More Than I Imagined Jared Reiling
“Augustana gave me the opportunity to pursue majors in completely different subjects: mathematics and piano performance.”
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Eric Reinertsen
More Than I Imagined Eric Reinertsen
“I chose Augustana because I believed this college invests heavily in the success of its students.”
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Virgel Ross Carrillo
More Than I Imagined Virgel Ross Carrillo
“As an international student, I felt like I belonged on campus.”
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Nate Sammer
More Than I Imagined Nate Sammer
“I'm very proud at how far I've come and can confidently say that I couldn't have dreamed it up any better.”
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Riley Bale
More Than I Imagined Riley Scranton
“During my campus tour, I got a strong feeling of 'I’m meant to be here.'”
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Maeve Sheridan
More Than I Imagined Maeve Sheridan
“I chose Augustana to get a quality education while playing the sport I love.”
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Elizabeth Sloan
More Than I Imagined Elizabeth Sloan
“Augustana has a wonderful support system and is full of professors and students who want you to succeed.”
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Erica Smith
More Than I Imagined Erica Smith
“Life at Augustana has exceeded all of my expectations.”
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Rebecca Smuck
More Than I Imagined Rebecca Smuck
“I grew every year I was at Augie in ways I can't even explain.”
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Linnea Tabaka
More Than I Imagined Linnea Tabaka
“Dr. Jakielski, Dr. Haskill and other faculty in the CSD department have been mentors to me throughout my entire time at Augie.”
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Blake Traylor
More Than I Imagined Blake Traylor
“This whole biome (and its legendary bubble) has become a home to me unlike any other.”
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Noor UI Ain
More Than I Imagined Noor Ul Ain
“I didn't know it would be so easy for me to find a home away from home here.”
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Isaiah Valentine
More Than I Imagined Isaiah Valentine
“I felt instantly welcomed here in a way I hadn't been at other institutions I visited.”
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Claudia Vallejo
More Than I Imagined Claudia Vallejo
“I chose Augustana because I appreciated their emphasis on diversity.”
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Josh Van Essen
More Than I Imagined Josh Van Essen
“Every professor I've had has known me personally and has been invested in my success.”
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Justin Vollmuth
More Than I Imagined Justin Vollmuth
“The high expectations set by my professors helped me develop a love of learning that I will have for the rest of my life.”
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Chi Vu
More Than I Imagined Chi Vu
“The Augie community exceeded my expectations by being incredibly supportive and welcoming!”
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Henry Webb
More Than I Imagined Henry Webb
“The excellent faculty in physics and Classics played a major role in helping me get to where I am now.”
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Hannah Weber
More Than I Imagined Hannah Weber
“The faculty here is so willing to help if you just ask!”
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Nishal Weems
More Than I Imagined Nishal Weems
“The various opportunities provided by social clubs, academic advisors and student engagement allowed me to find my identity.”
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Shadrick Whabyely
More Than I Imagined Shadrick Muntari Whabyely
“Augustana fosters a welcoming environment for all students, promoting inclusivity.”
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Melanie Wiegmann
More Than I Imagined Melanie Wiegmann
“Both Coach Bethke and Coach Holder created an environment where female athletes can thrive.”
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Gavi Wijesekera
More Than I Imagined Gavinya Wijesekera
“The Reading/Writing Center is the embodiment of all of Augustana's best qualities.”
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Nicholas
More Than I Imagined Nicholas Muskopf-Stone
“While I expected to graduate with a degree in engineering physics, I did not expect to graduate with two minors and many months of professional experience.”
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