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“Realizing that I wanted to become a teacher was a great surprise to me. I had never thought about it until sophomore year, but I now realize it's one of the best decisions I've ever made.”

“Pursue what makes your heart sing and your soul smile. When you are unapologetic for the things that make you feel at peace, the rest of the world falls into place.”

“Get to know the Quad Cities and all the local coffee shops, restaurants and events they have to offer. Stay up later than you intended hanging out with your friends.”

“Of all the schools I visited, Augustana by far felt like the best place for me to grow. I felt at home.”

“I never expected to get to know professors so well, and it has made a huge difference in my college career.”

“I hope to be part of the JETs program and teach English in Japan for at least a year! After that I plan to teach first or second grade here in the States.”

“I traveled the country and taught at the Alpha Boys School in Kingston, Jamaica. This trip was one of the most moving experiences of my life and helped reinforce that teaching is the right career path for me.”

“I am surprised by how much I have grown as a person. After meeting new people and traveling to Ecuador, I have realized that the relationships you build are the most powerful tool you can have.”

“Augustana has opened me up to all sorts of different philosophies, ideologies and viewpoints. I am now a much more confident and self-assured person.”

“I am surprised that I feel a sense of sadness when I think of graduating, but Augie has really become a home away from home.”