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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!

Huy Nghiem
More Than I Imagined 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.”
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Oscar Almanza Cisneros
More Than I Imagined Oscar Almanza Cisneros
“I will miss the daily routine of going to class and meeting the wonderful people who are here, especially the faculty.”
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Walid Alzein
More Than I Imagined Walid Alzein
“The professors at Augie are phenomenal people!”
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Megan Anderson
More Than I Imagined Megan Anderson
“The Campus Ministries community is unlike any I've known.”
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Marcela Arreguin
More Than I Imagined Marcela Arreguin
“Being offered a job after my senior year internship was the cherry on top.”
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Gabriela Arreguin
More Than I Imagined Gabriela Arreguin
“I had gone on at least 20 other college visits, and I just knew Augie was where I wanted to be.”
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Giselle Barajas
More Than I Imagined Giselle Barajas
“I never expected to speak up for what I believe in as much as I do now.”
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Cheyenne Bartelt
More Than I Imagined Cheyenne Bartelt
“I chose Augustana because of the energy and passion the people here have for this school.”
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Olivia Bates
More Than I Imagined Olivia Bates
“There were so many opportunities for me to grow as a student inside and outside the classroom.”
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Cole Bathje
More Than I Imagined Cole Bathje
“Augustana has so much to offer that it's important to be involved in as much as you can.”
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Semhal Berhe
More Than I Imagined Semhal Berhe
“I am beyond and above where I thought I would be when I first came to Augie.”
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Jaidan Berry
More Than I Imagined Jaidan Berry
“At Augustana, there is always a place where you will feel included — most times it's where you least expect it.”
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Irysa Boyer
More Than I Imagined Irysa Boyer
“I have grown more confident in myself and my abilities, and I'm just more willing overall to try new experiences.”
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Etta Brooks
More Than I Imagined Etta Brooks
“I was surprised by the many opportunities to celebrate my culture.”
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Anna Bross
More Than I Imagined Anna Bross
“I knew I wanted to major in math education and play soccer, but Augie gave me so much more than that.”
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Clarice Brown
More Than I Imagined Clarice Brown
“The personalized experience is what really made Augie feel like home!”
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Annelisa Burns
More Than I Imagined Annelisa Burns
“My mentors made my experience at Augustana so special.”
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Jouwana Bzal
More Than I Imagined Joanna Bzal
“I always say that professors here at Augie are family and friends.”
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Margaret Cannizzaro
More Than I Imagined Margaret Cannizzaro
“Compared to other schools, Augustana always felt more like home when I visited.”
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Lyka May Canto
More Than I Imagined Lyka May Canto
“The philosophy and English courses really challenged me in a way that made me think more critically about how I see the world.”
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Anh Cao
More Than I Imagined Anh Cao
“I did not expect to form such close relationships with my professors. Back to the time when I got infected with COVID-19, Dr. Ann Ericson texted me every day asking how I was feeling.”
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Abigail Clark
More Than I Imagined Abigail Clark
“My favorite experience was my trip to Bonaire with the geology department.”
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Brooke Dean
More Than I Imagined Brooke Dean
“I am excited and eager to start my first teaching job.”
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Nick Dispensa
More Than I Imagined Nick Dispensa
“As an accounting and finance major, I was able to network with many firms with Augie alumni who were willing to give me advice.”
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