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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!

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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Olivia Doak
More Than I Imagined Olivia Doak
“A special shoutout to my advisors, Dr. Schwartz and Dr. Yaschur, for also teaching me everything I need to go into journalism.”
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Fatima Dominguez
More Than I Imagined Fatima Dominguez
“The Quad Cities opened its arms to me and gave me endless opportunities while at Augie.”
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Furman Doty
More Than I Imagined Furman Doty II
“I wanted to go to a good, small school near my hometown, and Augie was perfect!”
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Caleb Drew
More Than I Imagined Caleb Drew
“Augustana's community has made a special impact on me that I will cherish forever.”
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Haley Dulabaum
More Than I Imagined Haley Dulabaum
“Because of Augie, I have met people who have completely changed my life.”
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Sabrina Duran
More Than I Imagined Sabrina Duran
“I will miss sitting in classrooms full of knowledge and passion.”
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Trinity Filut
More Than I Imagined Trinity Filut
“I didn’t think professors would care about making connections with each student, but I was wrong.”
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Ben Ford
More Than I Imagined Benjamin Ford
“The faculty and staff are extremely knowledgeable and go out of their way to help students succeed.”
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Fernando Bravo Garcia
More Than I Imagined Fernando Bravo Garcia
“Dr. Egan has always been a source of advice for me and constantly looked out for me, such as seeking me out for scholarship opportunities.”
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Nicole Gomes
More Than I Imagined Nicole Gomes Pacheco
“I loved that I got to take classes in different areas that guided me through deciding which majors were my best fit.”
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Nicole Gomes
More Than I Imagined Nicole Gomes Pacheco
“I loved that I got to take classes in different areas that guided me through deciding which majors were my best fit.”
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Abby Grafe
More Than I Imagined Abby Grafe
“I have worked in CORE since freshman year, and the staff has become family to me.”
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Olivia Hagerty
More Than I Imagined Olivia Hagerty
“From the amazing relationships, the Viking traditions and finding out who you are, being a Viking is truly something special.”
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Lauren Hall
More Than I Imagined Lauren Hall
“What surprised me was how much support you get from your professors ... the education/history departments made me feel so special. ”
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