More Than I Imagined

“Now I understand that higher education opens doors to dreams I never imagined.”

“I traveled abroad every year at Augie, which was something I didn't know was possible.”

“I will definitely miss the community I grew to call home over the last four years.”

“I didn’t expect to study abroad twice, and do research abroad with some of my best friends.”

“I never imagined myself pursuing research, presenting at national conferences and networking with professionals in my field.”

“The connections I made with faculty, administration and students were incredibly meaningful.”

“Truly it's been as if every day on campus has brought something new.”

“Augie was the only school that gave me that opportunity, where I could be a multi-majored student-athlete and graduate on time.”

“I wanted to attend a school where I could thrive both academically and athletically.”

“I was surprised by the amount of opportunities to do student research.”

“Find out what you love and go all in. Augie will be there for you when you do.”

“I certainly didn't expect to leave with a computer science major and to be pursuing a Ph.D. in the field at a top research institution.”

“The community is something I will miss when I graduate.”

“I also didn’t expect the number of opportunities I had, especially as a transfer student.”

“My time here has changed me. ”

“Each time I toured Augustana, I instantly felt welcomed and cared about!”

“The community feeling that the college fosters is really special, and I will miss it once I leave.”

“I chose Augustana for its small class sizes and the opportunity for real discussion.”

“I have experienced the world in ways I never really thought I would.”

“I now have a stronger sense of self and a newfound confidence in my future and purpose.”

“I found that Augie was the perfect fit to allow me to thrive as a student, an athlete and a person.”

“What I will miss the most is the community of Augustana's campus.”

“The professors here are some of the best people around and expose you to new ideas every day!”

“I found that college doesn't just teach you a major; it teaches you how to learn and grow.”