From an Augie mom: 5 reasons my daughter chose Augustana
Over the last 30 years working in Admissions, I’ve often wondered how it would really feel to be getting ready to launch your 18-year-old out into the world.
First Year Global: Cloud forest
A hike on the western slopes of the Andes Mountains moves students through microclimates with new plants and animals.
First Year Global: People care about their environment
Students find that Ecuadorans care deeply about protecting environment, and most are very knowledgeable about their surroundings.
First Year Global: A high point
Much of Antisana National Park is more than 13,000 feet above sea level. For many of us, it was the highest point we had ever been outside of an airplane.
First Year Global: Discovering community fun
Our First Year Global group met people in Ecuador who are devoting their days to creating a safer place for young people in their communities.
3 new academic programs that can change your future
Augustana will be offering three new academic programs: a film and new media major and minor, integrated health minor and disability minor.
Packing for Paris
Hannah Knuth used her three P’s of packing: plan, pull and put together.
The First Year Global program and hidden knowledge
Rethinking how maps are drawn, and how roses are grown.
First Year Global program begins in Ecuador
Students in the inaugural First Year Global program studied Ecuador in January and now they're experiencing the country and culture.
Picking a school as a first-generation college student
How do you start looking for a college when you don’t have the resources or advice from family members to fall back on? What’s all this talk about “fit”? Where do you even begin?
Four reasons to apply this summer
Applying to college when you have time in the summer is better than waiting for deadlines.
What to do with a day in the Quad Cities
How to spend a day exploring the Quad Cities
