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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Olivia Hicks
“After attending Augustana, I know that my dreams of working in a medical laboratory are finally possible.”Read More

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Kai Yin (Queenie) Ho
“I love the feeling of being able to learn anything I possibly want to learn.”Read More

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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.”Read More

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Tyrrell Jeffries
“I have learned that you can continue to push yourself past whatever limits or boundaries you thought existed.”Read More

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Sarahbeth Jones
“My time at Augustana has been an overwhelmingly positive experience.”Read More

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Mason Kienzle
“I learned that I have a deep appreciation for historical studies.”Read More

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Manish Kumar
“The most important thing I learned about myself was my capacity to love.”Read More

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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. ”Read More

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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.”Read More

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Patricia (Ellen) Lose
“I have learned to understand difference in a way that I never could before.”Read More

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Kate McCormick
“I have recently realized that I am well on the way to becoming the person I wished to be four years ago.”Read More

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Corbin McGhee
“I learned that I will achieve nothing if I don’t put in 110% in effort.”Read More

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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.”Read More

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Annie Nordin
“My Augie experience has given me a confidence that I didn’t always have. ”Read More

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Heather Ohde
“Everyone around me just did a little something that got me where I am now.”Read More

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Alicia Oken
“I’ve been able to grow as a person and explore my varying interests. ”Read More

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Kimberly Olson
“"I loved the student/faculty ratio, so I knew I wouldn’t be just another student in my classes. "”Read More

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Kimberly Olson
“Dr. Delaney not only became by advisor but also my life coach, and I am very thankful for that.”Read More

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Greg Patton
“The one constant I have had at Augustana is endless opportunities to push myself to new academic, athletic and personal experiences.”Read More

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Eric Pease
“I have been extremely fortunate in having so many mentors and role models over the past four years: professors, employers, staff members.”Read More

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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.”Read More

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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.”Read More

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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.”Read More

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Robin Quinn
“I learned that I’m a way more independent person than I thought.”Read More