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A summer in the field with the Upper Mississippi Center

This summer, I had the opportunity to work with the Upper Mississippi Center (UMC) on a new project at Milan Bottoms, and it has been one of my favorite experiences at Augustana so far! 

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Bringing Augustana to Silicon Valley

This past summer, I had the pleasure of working at Stanford University as an NVIDIA Machine Learning Instructor with iD Tech,a company that offers summer technology camps and pre-college programs for teens.

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The top perks of applying Early Decision at Augustana College

If Augustana is your top choice, applying Early Decision comes with an array of exclusive benefits that help set you up for success before you even step foot on campus. Here’s a quick look:

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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!

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Why is summer the perfect time to visit colleges?

You might be asking: why would I spend my summer free time visiting a college? 

Well, here are three reasons why:

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Senior to senior

But after four years of college, I’ve realized most of the important parts don’t happen the way you expect them to.

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Spiritual learning through hiking and conversation

It’s hard to believe it's already been three months since I was on Flathead Lake in Montana, taking a religion class with the Rocky Mountains as our classroom backdrop. 

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This is what opportunity looks like at Augustana

Studying abroad didn’t just let me visit new countries; it quietly changed who I am becoming.

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Accepted to Augustana College? Here’s what to do next

This is an exciting time, and we’re here to help you navigate your next steps. Here’s what to do after receiving your acceptance letter:

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What it’s like to study in Bonaire

Over J-term, I had the privilege of studying geology in the Caribbean on the island of Bonaire. The experience was unique for a couple of reasons, the biggest being that I am not studying geology or any other science related field.

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Why you should attend an Academic Scholarship Day

Just by attending an Academic Scholarship Day at Augustana College, you can compete for a share of more than $500,000 in departmental scholarships!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.