Every spring faculty are asked to nominate a senior who has taken advantage of the opportunities Augustana offers in academics, research, study away, athletics, the arts and more.
The seniors answer a series of questions to describe their transformative Augustana experience and show what can happen in four years.
Simply choose the grad year and area of study you're interested in to read their reflections!
More Than I Imagined
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Mae Ruzek
“Take a class that is outside your comfort zone and way outside of your intended major. You might just end up finding your passion and love for learning.”Read More
More Than I Imagined
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Ben Ryan
“Stay open-minded and discover things for yourself, whether it’s about a professor, club, class, organization or classmate—you’ll never know what can happen.”Read More
More Than I Imagined
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Keith Sands
“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.”Read More
More Than I Imagined
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Kristen Santoro
“My professors, advisors and bosses have helped me immensely by serving as passionate and enthusiastic role models for me as I found my niche at Augustana.”Read More
More Than I Imagined
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Austin Schoeck
“In the last couple of years, my teammates and I have helped to transform the culture of the tennis program to one of hard work and perseverance both on and off the court.”Read More