More Than I Imagined

“I knew after my first visit to Augustana that this was the place for me.”

“Many professors have really changed my future for the better, and I will miss being able to go into their offices just to hang out.”

“My peak experience was my study abroad trip to Ghana, which gave memories I will cherish for the rest of my life.”

“It's good to have plans and goals, but they'll probably change — let them!”

“I learned how much work I am able to handle and what I need to do to thrive professionally.”

“I consistently find myself connecting ways that a liberal arts education prepared me for so much more than a career or further study.”

“Take advantage of the wealth of opportunities that Augustana has to offer.”

“I have come to realize that I really love teaching others and sharing my excitement for all of the things I find interesting. ”

“If you never try something new, you will never know what you are capable of or what else you can try.”

“I am extremely happy with the person I have become and am ready to embrace a future in the environmental field.”

“I’ve made the most of all the opportunities I’ve been gifted with.”

“Augustana gave me the chance to branch out into many areas of life allowing me to discover new passions, such as traveling, that I will continue to pursue post graduation.”

“Augustana helped me develop writing and analytical skills that I believe transferred to my LSAT score.”

“I didn’t know what I wanted freshman year, but now I have a much better understanding of myself, and what I want to do.”

“I learned I have the ability to handle so much more than I ever thought I could.”

“Everybody at Augustana is so friendly and open-minded, and I was lucky to be surrounded by them.”

“I learned that with a lot of help and perseverance, success is all but impossible.”

“My adivsors have helped me with anything I’ve needed, and have always been there when I needed advice.”

“I used my Augie Choice to supplement an unpaid shadowing internship at Riverside Dentistry in Moline. It was an invaluable experience.”

“I have had a very close connection with professors, and they have continued to push me to where I am now.”

“All of the big decisions that come after graduation used to seem so daunting, but now that it’s almost here, it’s really exciting to plan what’s going to come next.”

“I am confident in my education and experiences, and nothing will hold be back from my dreams!”

“Augustana helped me to realize that it’s actually cool to care about 'nerdy' stuff like history and art because you can make a career out of whatever you’re passionate about.”

“I worked harder and learned a lot more on my path to get to where I am than what I thought would.”