More Than I Imagined

“What surprised me was how the athletic department was so encouraging and fun to be around.”

“I chose Augustana because I saw my future here! ”

“You have the power and the resources to change your life at Augustana.”

“My peak experience would have to be my internship with Deloitte.”

“I didn't expect my professors to care so much about me and be so invested in my success.”

“It made me happy that the student body always came through and was curious about the significance of Latinx Unidos cultural events.”

“My Classics advisor Dr. Day made my Classics major a reality despite my initial disbelief.”

“The psychology department has opened the way for so many opportunities.”

“I quickly fell in love with the Quad Cities and the campus.”

“The education, social environment and kind people gave me the college experience I always wished for.”

“My advisor, Dr. Andrew Sward, has been one of the biggest contributors to my success at Augustana.”

“Coming out of high school, Augustana stood out as the best academic and athletic fit for me.”

“It was truly an honor being able to represent the Latinx student body on and off campus.”

“I am applying to law schools, and I know that I have the experiences and skills necessary to succeed at that level.”

“I was so afraid I would just be a number to all of my teachers, but that could not be farther from the truth.”

“I loved the first art class I took my first semester with Peter Xiao, and it swapped places with Spanish and became my second major.”

“I will greatly miss the overwhelming love people have for our campus community.”

“The Texas Medical Center Student Research Internship Program was a life-changing experience.”

“I knew I wanted a small college that valued both education and music, and Augustana was exactly that!”

“Augustana makes you want to strive to be the best version of yourself each day.”

“I chose Augustana because of the community I felt on campus when I would visit.”

“Augustana goes above and beyond general student support, and I felt that from the moment I stepped on campus.”

“I chose to attend Augustana because I was impressed with its academic reputation ... and it allowed me to live out my dream of playing college baseball.”

“My advisor Dr. Meg Kunde has been a guiding voice for me throughout my whole time at Augustana, pushing me beyond what I thought I could achieve in the classroom.”