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!

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Summer Hall
“I was looking for a tight-knit community with supportive professors, and that is what I found at Augie!”Read More

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Trang Hoang
“I will miss summer vacations since I will start working full-time at Microsoft right after college.”Read More

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Damon Hulick
“I will miss my advisors and professors that I would frequently check in with and talk to. ”Read More

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Laura Keenan
“I feel like EDGE opened doors for me that I didn't even realize existed!”Read More

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Joshua Lawrence
“I never thought I would be able to do three internships during a full engineering schedule.”Read More

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Rosalie Looijaard
“I’ll miss talking with professors about philosophy, politics and life in general.”Read More

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Ainslie Lounsbury
“My Augustana journey to becoming a music teacher was transformative.”Read More

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Nathan Maras
“The summer after my freshman year I was lucky enough to travel to Spain with the Augustana Chamber Singers.”Read More

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David Mason III
“CORE was truly an essential part of me landing the job I wanted.”Read More

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Andrew Mayszak
“Augie gave me all the tools I needed to excel in the classroom, grow professionally and leave a mark on my time here.”Read More

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Megan McLaughlin
“It is weird to think of life post-Augie because I have truly had the best experiences and met the best people here.”Read More

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Rebecca McNamar
“I still got to be a part of band and theatre even thought I wasn't a major, and that was important to me.”Read More

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Caitlyn Merkel
“There are many ways to get involved on campus, which allows every student to find a group that fits them.”Read More

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Caleb Minnis
“I have been able to invest myself in a variety of communities at Augustana.”Read More

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Brittany Murphy
“I never anticipated going to academic conferences, nor did I imagine ever presenting at one.”Read More

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Molli Naber
“As both my economics advisor and professor, Dr. Marmé has helped guide me through any processes needed for my academics and the future.”Read More

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Spencer Napiwocki
“The faculty look for hard-working and passionate students and, from my experience, will give you tons of their time.”Read More

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Amy Neway
“I chose Augustana for its liberal arts education and cultural diversity on campus.”Read More

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Amy Nicholson
“Augie has such amazing opportunities and the resources to help you make them possible.”Read More

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Alondra Ochoa
“Augustana is where I found my passion for social justice and the importance of advocating in the face of adversity.”Read More

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Lauren Palmer
“I'm using my Augie Choice for the Ecuador study abroad program this summer.”Read More

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Danielle Palmieri
“Augustana's clinic is an amazing opportunity at the undergraduate level to gain clinical experience in CSD.”Read More

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Matt Payton
“I hated the thought of leaving Augie the longer I was on campus.”Read More