What I wish someone had told me before my first Midwest winter

Before moving to the Midwest, “winter” was no more than a word for light cold breezes and hoodies, a season I imagined as a minor inconvenience and an opportunity to buy new and trendy clothes. But the Midwest has its own version of winter, one that is beautiful and brutal all at once, and if you’re lucky enough, you might even incur the wrath of its mood changes.

Astronomy at Augustana: My journey

I have always known that I wanted to study astronomy, and coming to Augustana College has
allowed me to explore many different areas of astronomy and astrophysics. Ever since my first
year, my semesters have been filled with conferences, trainings and hands-on experience that
has prepared me for my future in this field.

Holiday celebrations in the Quad Cities

As the holiday season approaches, the Quad Cities is gearing up for a cozy winter filled with lights, music and festive cheer. 

Augustana holiday traditions

The holiday season is in full swing!

From the joyful sounds of Christmas at Augustana to cherished campus traditions, this time of year is full of magic and memories. Here are a few of our favorites:

When you know, you know

There are some decisions that just linger in the art of indecision: What to wear? What to eat? And what song to begin your day with.

Choosing a college is one of those decisions. It's not about simply selecting a place for school; it's about finding a place that feels right for you, a place that provides that particular combination of excitement and calm, that possibility and peace can exist together. 

5 things I wish I knew as an international student

The longing to see the familiar sights of home, to feel the warmth of loved ones and to be surrounded by family is a feeling all too familiar to me as an international student. Although I am more than 5,000 miles away from home, for the time being, I have found a cozy place to call home.
 

Our favorite time of year

Fall might be our favorite season. From football to walks through bright foliage, there are plenty of ways to enjoy fall on Augustana’s campus. 

A haven where chimps and humans connect

This summer, I had the honor of interning in the Behavior Department at Chimp Haven in Keithville, La., a sanctuary for chimpanzees that were retired from biomedical research.

Want to be a business major? Here are some tips

Business majors will always be in demand because there are so many career opportunities. Learn about all that Augustana offers students interested in business and related fields.

Move-in 101

The day you’ve been waiting for is finally here! Move-in day can seem a bit overwhelming. Lots of emotions, new locations, people, things. We get it!

Take your dorm to the next level

Moving into your college dorm for the first time is a huge milestone. Extremely thrilling, nerve-racking and, let's face it, a little intimidating. To facilitate the process and assist you in creating a new home, I am writing this for incoming first-year students. 

Welcome to my fantasy summer

There’s a certain kind of summer that doesn’t show up on Instagram stories. It lives in quiet moments, on bikes, with lemonade, within the community and during long afternoons that feel unhurried. The sun lingers long past dinnertime and laughter echoes like a mixtape on rewind. I found this in the Quad Cities (QC) where slow living isn’t just an aesthetic, it’s our rhythm.

Become a speech-language pathologist: Tips for CSD majors

The ultimate goal for an undergraduate who wants to be a speech-language pathologist is to be accepted into a speech-language pathology master’s program that is accredited by the American Speech, Language, Hearing Association’s Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA) Professional candidates also need licensing within their state. 

The ultimate guide to choosing a data analytics major

Data analytics is the science of identifying trends and patterns in raw data and drawing conclusions. The need for data analysts is rapidly growing, and Augustana is only one of a few liberal arts colleges offering a major and a minor.

From Atlas Mountains to the Midwest: Why Augustana College was worth leaving everything I knew

Being an international student means carrying pieces of home with you wherever you go. It also means knowing when it’s time to let go of comfort and chase something deeper.