More Than I Imagined

“For me, Augustana just fit.”

“I would be lost without the communication faculty. ”

“I’ll miss the people here they — truly care about me and my future and have always been so supportive and encouraging.”

“My professors, especially in the education department, have helped me grow into a confident and passionate educator.”

“The faculty have devoted a lot of time outside of the classroom to ensure I can accomplish the academic success that I desire.”

“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.”

“I didn't imagine I could be offered so many opportunities in terms of academics as well as personal growth.”

“My professors made learning exciting and took an interest in me as a student and as an individual.”

“I had no idea that so much maturity and development would take place in four years that have flown by!”

“Augustana has really prepared me for my life to come.”

“I am in a better place than where I thought I would be four years ago.”

“The classes I have taken and the challenges I have faced at Augustana have helped me gain the confidence to articulate my ideas.”

“I am poised to be a professional lifelong learner.”

“I’ve learned that if I want to make an accomplishment or do something memorable I need to step out of my comfort zone. ”

“I have learned the importance of hard work and determination.”

“I love the Quad Cities, and I will have a lot of trouble leaving.”

“My advisor, Dr. Bengtson, helped me a lot by encouraging me to take the classes that I was interested in, but also by nudging me into the upper-level math classes early on.”

“I have an incredible support system of family and friends from home and at Augie who have always encouraged me in everything I do and have always been there for me.”

“Even though doing something might be scary, I learned that by following through with your ideas and actually doing it, you will be amazed by the results.”

“I learned to be opened to any to decision or idea. Close-mindedness leaves little room for creativity and inspiration.”

“I don’t see my years at Augustana as an expense, but an investment in myself and my future.”

“I came in pre-med, but art history made me realize that medicine was not my passion. Thank God for the liberal arts!”

“I came in pre-med, but art history made me realize that medicine was not my passion. Thank God for liberal arts!”

“I walked into my classroom the first day, and I knew it was where I belonged.”