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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!

Nic Navarro
More Than I Imagined Nicolas Navarro
“What surprised me the most is how close professors are with students and how much support you can get from them.”
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Kira Nelson
More Than I Imagined Kira Nelson
“Augustana allowed me to explore all of my interests without having to hold back in anything.”
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Charlotte Newport
More Than I Imagined Charlotte Newport
“It's been a real privilege to attend a school where so many people want to see you grow and succeed.”
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Tracy Okech
More Than I Imagined Anyango Okech
“All my professors pushed me to do more than I thought I could because they truly believed in my abilities.”
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Michelle Pacheco
More Than I Imagined Michelle Pacheco
“Through honest conversations with professors and mentors about my aspirations, I found the guidance I needed to navigate my way.”
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Sofia Rankin
More Than I Imagined Sofia Rankin
“I was surprised by how at home I felt at Augie.”
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Mary Sabo
More Than I Imagined Mary Sabo
“The connections I have made here, both with friendships and mentorships, will stay with me forever.”
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Katie Sanders
More Than I Imagined Katie Sanders
“I really appreciate how much the faculty truly care about the students here and want to see everyone succeed.”
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Jaclyn Schmidt
More Than I Imagined Jaclyn Schmidt
“I've far exceeded what I ever imagined for myself.”
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Morgan Schroeder
More Than I Imagined Morgan Schroeder
“My peak experience was an independent study on history in Berlin, Germany.”
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Dakota Serra
More Than I Imagined Dakota Serra
“My professors were always there to answer questions and push me to do better.”
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Holden Siena
More Than I Imagined Holden Siena
“The commitment this school has to make sure everyone feels welcome and supported from the second you arrive on campus is second to none.”
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Henry Sothern
More Than I Imagined Henry Sothern
“I never imagined being where I am today, and being able to do half the things I’ve done since coming to Augie.”
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Sarah Stevanovic
More Than I Imagined Sarah Stevanovic
“I used my Augie Choice to travel to Denmark and Sweden with the women's bowling team.”
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Syd Tajkowski
More Than I Imagined Syd Tajkowski
“The professors here are seriously extraordinary.”
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Lainey Terfruchte
More Than I Imagined Lainey Terfruchte
“There are so many opportunities for community engagement, both on and off campus.”
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Sam Vasich
More Than I Imagined Sam Vasich
“I am beyond grateful for all of the guidance and memories that my professors and friends have shared with me.”
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John Warhank
More Than I Imagined John Warhank
“Augustana is close to home for me and offered some very competitive financial aid.”
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Emma Watts
More Than I Imagined Emma Watts
“Trust me, at Augie, your dream is more obtainable than you think.”
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Audrey Zettler
More Than I Imagined Audrey Zettler
“I did not expect to gain this much research experience and travel abroad as many times as I did!”
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Lazlow Ziebel
More Than I Imagined Lazlow Ziebel
“Augustana stood out because of its faculty-student ratio and opportunities to engage in research with professors.”
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Nhi Stephanie Le
More Than I Imagined Nhi (Stephanie) Le
“Augie opened my eyes to new paths and helped me find talents I didn't know I had.”
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Kenaya Allen
More Than I Imagined Kenaya Allen
“You never know what doors will open for you while you're at Augie.”
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Sam Allen
More Than I Imagined Sam Allen
“I didn't know how easy it would be to get involved and make an impact.”
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