More Than I Imagined

“The guidance I received from the start is one of the main reasons I am confident in my ability to teach music next year.”

“I have had great professors and advisors who have genuinely expressed their interest in my academic success and personal well-being.”

“My freshman-year self would be so excited for everything I've experienced because of Augustana.”

“Augustana is a great place where you can just be yourself.”

“What surprised me the most was how quickly friends became family here.”

“Thank you to Meg Gillette and Paul Olsen for putting life-changing literature in my hands.”

“Augustana felt like home from the moment I set foot on campus.”

“I will greatly miss having all of my favorite people in one place.”

“I chose Augustana for the opportunity to earn a degree from a top college while continuing to play the sport that I love.”

“I also found a special home in the Augustana Choir these last three years.”

“Augie has allowed me to connect with friends from many backgrounds who have helped me grow and learn.”

“I got into my top choice graduate school and a teaching assistantship.”

“I could have never imagined the socially and academically confident student that I am today.”

“Working closely with Dr. Morse, Dr. Goebel and Vickie Phipps over the years has been a great privilege.”

“I want to thank Chinese professor Hua-Mei Chang and Japanese professor Mari Nagase for stimulating my interest in East Asian languages and cultures.”

“Through my years at Augustana, I have grown as a leader and a collaborator.”

“The quality of the people at Augustana is unmatched.”

“Augustana helps you become the best version of yourself.”

“I found a love for the environment in my geology major and knew that approaching law school from this background would have a tremendous benefit in studying environmental law.”

“I never imagined starting a job with John Deere after my freshman year.”

“Every faculty member in the CSD and religion departments has influenced, mentored and pushed me to become not only the best student, but holistically the best version of myself.”

“[Augie Choice] went toward possibly the best three weeks of my life.”

“I was able to follow all of my passions at Augustana.”

“I'm at a place where I know the direction for my future.”