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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!

anny hasse
More Than I Imagined Anny Hasse
“I have not only learned a great deal, but have also further developed my passion for art.”
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christine hedlin
More Than I Imagined Christine Hedlin
“The attention and guidance I’ve received from my professors here just amazes me.”
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kimberly hedlin
More Than I Imagined Kimberly Hedlin
“Augustana has given me a much more complex and meaningful sense of my faith.”
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jeremy hoffman
More Than I Imagined Jeremy Hoffman
“Reaching the summit of ‘Mt. Augustana’ near Cody, Wyo., twice was most definitely a ‘peak’ experience!”
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kyle hundman
More Than I Imagined Kyle Hundman
“I have become a much more balanced and understanding person.”
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katrina jensen
More Than I Imagined Katrina Jensen
“My experiences at Augustana have made me come to see myself as fearless. ”
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kimberly joslyn
More Than I Imagined Kimberly Joslyn
“I could not have gotten where I am today without the friends that I’ve made at Augie.”
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courtney jungnickel
More Than I Imagined Courtney Jungnickel
“I feel so much more prepared for the real world.”
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sam kalmar
More Than I Imagined Sam Kalmar
“The professors in the psychology department played a tremendous role in my college career.”
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courtney kauffman
More Than I Imagined Courtney Kauffman
“I've far surpassed where I thought I would be at the beginning of my college experience.”
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kimberly klein
More Than I Imagined Kimberly Klein
“Now I actually know what I want to do after graduation!”
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natalie markovich
More Than I Imagined Natalie Markoich
“I’ve found that I’m a lot more capable than I had originally thought.”
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leah mortenson
More Than I Imagined Leah Mortenson
“I learned that I can be a lot stronger than I may have thought, when I need to be.”
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kendra mulcahy
More Than I Imagined Kendra Mulcahy
“I was given many more opportunities then I ever expected.”
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ana mullin
More Than I Imagined Ana Mullin
“I learned that I am capable of so much more than I thought.”
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mary omalley
More Than I Imagined Mary O'Malley
“Looking back on my experience I am confident that I wouldn’t change a thing!”
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vicki owoo-battlet
More Than I Imagined Vicki Owoo-Battlet
“I’ve learned that asking for help is not wrong, and Augustana has been the best help with attempting to reach my academic goals.”
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amanda seifert
More Than I Imagined Amanda Seifert
“Studying abroad allows you to see the world through a completely different lens.”
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ben sharko
More Than I Imagined Ben Sharko
“The brilliant and friendly professors helped to develop me into the teacher I am today.”
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ryan shershen
More Than I Imagined Ryan Shershen
“I found my true calling in education.”
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austin smith
More Than I Imagined Austin Smith
“I really grew into myself and figured out who I am.”
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rachel stearns
More Than I Imagined Rachel Stearns
“I have changed a lot and grown a lot, and overall I am proud of who I am now.”
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janelle vanwatermuelen
More Than I Imagined Janelle VanWatermeulen
“ I have learned that any challenge I am faced with I am able to accomplish.”
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amy walsh
More Than I Imagined Amy Walsh
“I came to Augie not sure of what I wanted to major in, but I am now going to graduate school for physical therapy and very confident in my decision.”
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