Martin Skantze
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Year: Senior |
What about Augustana stood out during your college search?
The webpage was really well put together. All the information I was seeking could be found there. That and the grant I received made the decision pretty easy.
What clubs do you belong to on campus?
I am co-captain of the men’s club soccer team. I am vice president of the International Club.
What are your hobbies or interests?
Soccer and tennis are my two favorite sports. In addition to this, I like to work out. Non-physical interests of mine include staying up to date with global news and watching movies.
Which classes have been your favorites?
Any macro-related economic course, psych intervention and Dr. Stephen Warren’s American Indians class.
How have you changed since you came to Augustana?
I have certainly become a lot more independent. I used to depend on my family, perhaps too much. This was one of the reasons I wanted to study abroad. I believe I also feel that I have matured on an intellectual level as well.
What would surprise your friends from home about you now?
I have never been a very serious person. I like to joke a lot. Though this hasn’t gone away and never will, it has toned down over the last four years. My friends would probably be surprised to know that I am a little more serious now.
Describe a memorable class (or experience) and what you learned from it.
Working as a Global Ambassador has been one of the best experiences from my Augustana career. I have acquired friendships with people from literally all around the world. The nicest thing about those connections is that if I ever were to visit Myanmar, for instance, I would have a place to live. Not only that, but I would also get to see the country from an authentic standpoint and the entirety of my stay would not be of a tourist nature.
What campus jobs have you had at Augustana?
My freshman year I worked for the International Office. My sophomore year, the International Office became part of the Community Engagement Center. I then became a student worker for the CEC and I still am.
How would you describe campus life?
Augustana is a very intimate and social campus. I also feel that a large part of Augustana’s population is involved in sports, whether it is on a varsity or club level. I think that is great.
