More Than I Imagined

“CORE office helped me with my interviews, which made me realize who I am and my advantages. I would not get my internship/full time at PwC without listening to their advice.”

“I’ve completed multiple internships, held several part-time jobs, completed an independent study and an audit project, and served on the executive board of my sorority. I am capable of more than I think I am!”

“I never thought I would be a philosophy major or a triple minor (ethics, political science, women's and gender studies).”

“It is the best feeling to be able to be surrounded by such supportive people on a daily basis.”

“I feel as if the Phidlynn I thought I was is constantly growing and changing, and it is happening far too fast for me to be able to point out what is changing and what is surprising about those changes.”

“My time at Augie has helped me to take more chances, whether it was speaking my mind, joining an organization I didn't already have friends in or making a move in a race.”

“I've learned to try to step out of my comfort zone a little more.”

“All of the professors I have come to know, especially those in the education department, have helped me grow throughout my four years here.”

“Being able to join many groups and participate in activities at Augie has allowed me to open up and break out of my shell.”

“Augustana has definitely prepared me for the life of a graduate student and future physical therapist, and I couldn't be more thankful!”

“I have been able to prove to myself that I can accomplish things that I would never have imagined I could do!”

“A liberal arts education has been a blessing because every day I am exceeding in my core classes while having the opportunity to take other courses completely unrelated to my major.”

“As cliché as it may sound, I chose Augustana because it felt like home. ”

“Augustana allows you to take chances on something you would not have necessarily done on your own.”

“Never did I think that I would be comfortable speaking and teaching people in the way I am now.”

“I was surprised at how many opportunities and various organizations you can be a part of. ”

“Every professor in both the psychology and communication studies departments care so much about every student and are so willing to help, it creates an amazing support system to do whatever you put your mind to.”

“Through different classes I took and interacting with people throughout the school, I have come to a place where I feel very comfortable right now.”

“I am braver than I thought.”

“I have so much more self-confidence and faith in myself since I have been at Augie, and it has truly shaped much of my personal and professional life. ”

“I learned that I am much more of a leader than I ever thought I was.”

“Whether it's challenging myself to be less reserved or facing challenges in the classroom or in clubs, I've learned from each experience and am grateful for it.”

“I learned that even the small things that I do can make a big difference and mean so much.”

“Augustana is smaller than my high school, but I learned that because it is smaller I had the opportunity to do more things and get to know more people and my professors.”