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!

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Carina Martinez
“All of the experiences Augie has provided me have shaped who I am in the best way.”Read More

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Rachel Nandelenga
“The person I have grown into would not have come to be without Augie.”Read More

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Luis Navarrete
“I was surprised by the many ways you can be involved on campus and how much you can grow through those involvements.”Read More

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Blake Oliver
“Augustana has prepared me well to enter the workforce, but the people will always have a special place in my heart.”Read More

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Celeaciya Olvera
“To say I am graduating from a college that has given me so much is truly a surreal feeling.”Read More

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Makayla Palm
“I will miss the familiarity of the geology department and the collaborative learning environment I have experienced.”Read More

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Roger Pavey Jr.
“I truly do not think I could have had an experience elsewhere in the way I did here.”Read More

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Laurence Pavlik
“Finding the Classics department has truly shaped my future.”Read More

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Samuel Rabideau
“I'm very proud of the work that I've done while here at Augie.”Read More

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Ellie Reckamp
“While Augie is a small school, it lacks nothing in extracurriculars as compared to big schools.”Read More

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Mia Reese
“I am way ahead of where I thought I'd be when I first came to campus.”Read More

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Kierstyn Rogers
“I truly feel confident in my ability to achieve my goals and be successful.”Read More

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Fernanda Rubi
“I never imagined I would have the chance to conduct research in Europe without worrying about the financial burden.”Read More

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Cavit Schempp
“I am surprised by just how much I learned while here.”Read More

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Riley Scrivner
“Something that surprised me is how quickly Augustana felt like home.”Read More

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Jared Slusher
“I believe Augie has something to offer everybody, and the faculty want to see you succeed and thrive.”Read More

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Abriana Tereza
“There are so many people here who want to see you succeed.”Read More

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Alexander Tosetti
“Another peak experience was finally getting to sign the dotted line for a full-time offer to start my career.”Read More

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Jalane Tsague
“I have a clearer vision of what I want to achieve for myself, thanks to my time here.”Read More

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Delaney Walsh
“What surprised me about Augustana is how close the students are with each other.”Read More

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Kara West
“With the financial aid I was offered, Augie felt like the obvious choice!”Read More

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Grey White
“I will miss the close-knit atmosphere that Augie and Augustana theatre have to offer.”Read More