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More Than I Imagined

Seniors reflect on their time at Augustana

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!

olivia hicks
More Than I Imagined Olivia Hicks
“After attending Augustana, I know that my dreams of working in a medical laboratory are finally possible.”
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queenie ho
More Than I Imagined Kai Yin (Queenie) Ho
“I love the feeling of being able to learn anything I possibly want to learn.”
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rabia jawed
More Than I Imagined Rabia Jawed
“I have learned that I can accomplish and learn more than I ever thought possible, as long as I set my mind to it.”
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tyrrell jeffries
More Than I Imagined Tyrrell Jeffries
“I have learned that you can continue to push yourself past whatever limits or boundaries you thought existed.”
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sarahbeth jones
More Than I Imagined Sarahbeth Jones
“My time at Augustana has been an overwhelmingly positive experience.”
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mason kienzle
More Than I Imagined Mason Kienzle
“I learned that I have a deep appreciation for historical studies.”
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manisha kumar
More Than I Imagined Manish Kumar
“The most important thing I learned about myself was my capacity to love.”
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cortney lebeda
More Than I Imagined Cortney Lebeda
“If someone told me four years ago that I would help raise nearly $82,000 for Camp Kesem or create a research presentation that was shown to more than 100 people, I would have laughed. ”
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rachel lenke
More Than I Imagined Rachel Lenke
“I have shocked myself in my accomplishments within the last four years, and I have learned that my potential and abilities far surpass what I ever anticipated for myself.”
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patricia ellen lose
More Than I Imagined Patricia (Ellen) Lose
“I have learned to understand difference in a way that I never could before.”
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kate mccormick
More Than I Imagined Kate McCormick
“I have recently realized that I am well on the way to becoming the person I wished to be four years ago.”
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corbin mcghee
More Than I Imagined Corbin McGhee
“I learned that I will achieve nothing if I don’t put in 110% in effort.”
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lauren mentado
More Than I Imagined Lauren Mentado
“My biggest accomplishments were possible because of my determination to step out of my comfort zone, take risks and reap the rewarding experience.”
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annie nordin
More Than I Imagined Annie Nordin
“My Augie experience has given me a confidence that I didn’t always have. ”
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heather ohde
More Than I Imagined Heather Ohde
“Everyone around me just did a little something that got me where I am now.”
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alicia oken
More Than I Imagined Alicia Oken
“I’ve been able to grow as a person and explore my varying interests. ”
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Kimberly Olson
More Than I Imagined Kimberly Olson
“"I loved the student/faculty ratio, so I knew I wouldn’t be just another student in my classes. "”
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kimberly olson
More Than I Imagined Kimberly Olson
“Dr. Delaney not only became by advisor but also my life coach, and I am very thankful for that.”
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greg patton
More Than I Imagined Greg Patton
“The one constant I have had at Augustana is endless opportunities to push myself to new academic, athletic and personal experiences.”
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eric pease
More Than I Imagined Eric Pease
“I have been extremely fortunate in having so many mentors and role models over the past four years: professors, employers, staff members.”
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gianna pecora
More Than I Imagined Gianna Pecora
“All my teachers and coaches that I have had in the past four years have taught me to never settle and always work to the best of my abilities.”
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doug peters
More Than I Imagined Doug Peters
“I had no idea where I was going to be at this point in my life. Looking back, though, I’m happy with what I’ve accomplished.”
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jennifer prazak
More Than I Imagined Jennifer Prazak
“I’ve discovered who I am, what I stand for, what I love, and how to be the best version of myself that I can.”
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robin quinn
More Than I Imagined Robin Quinn
“I learned that I’m a way more independent person than I thought.”
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