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!
More Than I Imagined
•
Sarah Williams
“I learned that I can accomplish even more than I thought possible. ”Read More
More Than I Imagined
•
Dean Burrier Sanchis
“Really every professor in the Spanish department has played an important role in forming me as a student and helping me accomplish my goals.”Read More
More Than I Imagined
•
Adam DeSimone
“The connections and friendships that I made were definitely the best parts of college.”Read More
More Than I Imagined
•
Katie Devore
“My college experience has far surpassed what I had expected.”Read More
More Than I Imagined
•
Ariel Edgeworth
“I chose Augustana College because it was home to me.”Read More
More Than I Imagined
•
Clara Franklin
“Augustana gave me the skills and resources to find my voice and speak my opinions.”Read More
More Than I Imagined
•
Davis Frease
“Classes I’ve taken outside of my major and minors have sparked my interest in such disciplines as economics, ethics and religion. ”Read More
More Than I Imagined
•
Jaron Gaier
“I'm more creative in some ways than I thought — in terms of writing and viewing the world.”Read More
More Than I Imagined
•
Morgan Gale
“It is because of Augustana that I've been able to do everything that I wanted.”Read More
More Than I Imagined
•
Courtney Grob
“Every professor at Augustana has helped me on my journey.”Read More
More Than I Imagined
•
Ashley Higuchi
“I feel that even the slightest encounters with so many different people have shaped the continually changing person I am right now.”Read More
More Than I Imagined
•
Gaetano Iaccarino
“I will miss Augustana's campus and how it fosters growth socially, spiritually and intellectually.”Read More
More Than I Imagined
•
Hannah Johnson
“I would be lost without the communication faculty. ”Read More
More Than I Imagined
•
Maren Mathisen
“I’ll miss the people here they — truly care about me and my future and have always been so supportive and encouraging.”Read More
More Than I Imagined
•
Amy Moon
“My professors, especially in the education department, have helped me grow into a confident and passionate educator.”Read More
More Than I Imagined
•
Grant Ollenburger
“The faculty have devoted a lot of time outside of the classroom to ensure I can accomplish the academic success that I desire.”Read More
More Than I Imagined
•
Kevin Pettit
“I had always assumed that laboratory research would be for me, but I have cultivated new, unexpected interests in medical ethics and health care policy.”Read More
More Than I Imagined
•
Ly Pham
“I didn't imagine I could be offered so many opportunities in terms of academics as well as personal growth.”Read More
More Than I Imagined
•
Brittany Reece
“My professors made learning exciting and took an interest in me as a student and as an individual.”Read More
More Than I Imagined
•
Michael Rogers
“I had no idea that so much maturity and development would take place in four years that have flown by!”Read More
More Than I Imagined
•
April Runde
“I am in a better place than where I thought I would be four years ago.”Read More