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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Josh Van Essen
“Every professor I've had has known me personally and has been invested in my success.”Read More

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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.”Read More

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Chi Vu
“The Augie community exceeded my expectations by being incredibly supportive and welcoming!”Read More

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Henry Webb
“The excellent faculty in physics and Classics played a major role in helping me get to where I am now.”Read More

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Hannah Weber
“The faculty here is so willing to help if you just ask!”Read More

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Nishal Weems
“The various opportunities provided by social clubs, academic advisors and student engagement allowed me to find my identity.”Read More

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Shadrick Muntari Whabyely
“Augustana fosters a welcoming environment for all students, promoting inclusivity.”Read More

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Melanie Wiegmann
“Both Coach Bethke and Coach Holder created an environment where female athletes can thrive.”Read More

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Gavinya Wijesekera
“The Reading/Writing Center is the embodiment of all of Augustana's best qualities.”Read More

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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.”Read More

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Huy (Henry) Nghiem
“I'm also very grateful for the professors from the math and accounting/business departments who have been there, listening to my thoughts while letting me craft my own Augie experience.”Read More

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Oscar Almanza Cisneros
“I will miss the daily routine of going to class and meeting the wonderful people who are here, especially the faculty.”Read More

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Megan Anderson
“The Campus Ministries community is unlike any I've known.”Read More

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Marcela Arreguin
“Being offered a job after my senior year internship was the cherry on top.”Read More

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Gabriela Arreguin
“I had gone on at least 20 other college visits, and I just knew Augie was where I wanted to be.”Read More

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Giselle Barajas
“I never expected to speak up for what I believe in as much as I do now.”Read More

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Cheyenne Bartelt
“I chose Augustana because of the energy and passion the people here have for this school.”Read More

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Olivia Bates
“There were so many opportunities for me to grow as a student inside and outside the classroom.”Read More

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Cole Bathje
“Augustana has so much to offer that it's important to be involved in as much as you can.”Read More

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Semhal Berhe
“I am beyond and above where I thought I would be when I first came to Augie.”Read More

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Jaidan Berry
“At Augustana, there is always a place where you will feel included — most times it's where you least expect it.”Read More

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Irysa Boyer
“I have grown more confident in myself and my abilities, and I'm just more willing overall to try new experiences.”Read More

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Etta Brooks
“I was surprised by the many opportunities to celebrate my culture.”Read More