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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!

Lauren Hall
More Than I Imagined Lauren Hall
“What surprised me was how much support you get from your professors ... the education/history departments made me feel so special. ”
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Summer Hall
More Than I Imagined Summer Hall
“I was looking for a tight-knit community with supportive professors, and that is what I found at Augie!”
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Trang Hoang
More Than I Imagined Trang Hoang
“I will miss summer vacations since I will start working full-time at Microsoft right after college.”
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Damon Hulick
More Than I Imagined Damon Hulick
“I will miss my advisors and professors that I would frequently check in with and talk to. ”
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Laura Keenan
More Than I Imagined Laura Keenan
“I feel like EDGE opened doors for me that I didn't even realize existed!”
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Joshua Lawrence
More Than I Imagined Joshua Lawrence
“I never thought I would be able to do three internships during a full engineering schedule.”
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Rosalie Looijaard
More Than I Imagined Rosalie Looijaard
“I’ll miss talking with professors about philosophy, politics and life in general.”
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Ainslie Lounsbury
More Than I Imagined Ainslie Lounsbury
“My Augustana journey to becoming a music teacher was transformative.”
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Nathan Maras
More Than I Imagined Nathan Maras
“The summer after my freshman year I was lucky enough to travel to Spain with the Augustana Chamber Singers.”
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David Mason
More Than I Imagined David Mason III
“CORE was truly an essential part of me landing the job I wanted.”
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Andrew Mayszak
More Than I Imagined Andrew Mayszak
“Augie gave me all the tools I needed to excel in the classroom, grow professionally and leave a mark on my time here.”
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Megan McLaughlin
More Than I Imagined Megan McLaughlin
“It is weird to think of life post-Augie because I have truly had the best experiences and met the best people here.”
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Rebecca McNamar
More Than I Imagined Rebecca McNamar
“I still got to be a part of band and theatre even thought I wasn't a major, and that was important to me.”
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Caitlyn Merkel
More Than I Imagined Caitlyn Merkel
“There are many ways to get involved on campus, which allows every student to find a group that fits them.”
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Caleb Minnis
More Than I Imagined Caleb Minnis
“I have been able to invest myself in a variety of communities at Augustana.”
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Brittany Murphy
More Than I Imagined Brittany Murphy
“I never anticipated going to academic conferences, nor did I imagine ever presenting at one.”
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Molli Naber
More Than I Imagined Molli Naber
“As both my economics advisor and professor, Dr. Marmé has helped guide me through any processes needed for my academics and the future.”
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Spencer Napiwocki
More Than I Imagined Spencer Napiwocki
“The faculty look for hard-working and passionate students and, from my experience, will give you tons of their time.”
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Amy Neway
More Than I Imagined Amy Neway
“I chose Augustana for its liberal arts education and cultural diversity on campus.”
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Amy Nicholson
More Than I Imagined Amy Nicholson
“Augie has such amazing opportunities and the resources to help you make them possible.”
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Alondra Ochoa
More Than I Imagined Alondra Ochoa
“Augustana is where I found my passion for social justice and the importance of advocating in the face of adversity.”
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Lauren Palmer
More Than I Imagined Lauren Palmer
“I'm using my Augie Choice for the Ecuador study abroad program this summer.”
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Danielle Palmieri
More Than I Imagined Danielle Palmieri
“Augustana's clinic is an amazing opportunity at the undergraduate level to gain clinical experience in CSD.”
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Matt Payton
More Than I Imagined Matt Payton
“I hated the thought of leaving Augie the longer I was on campus.”
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