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!

More Than I Imagined
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Nicolas Navarro
“What surprised me the most is how close professors are with students and how much support you can get from them.”Read More

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Kira Nelson
“Augustana allowed me to explore all of my interests without having to hold back in anything.”Read More

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Charlotte Newport
“It's been a real privilege to attend a school where so many people want to see you grow and succeed.”Read More

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Anyango Okech
“All my professors pushed me to do more than I thought I could because they truly believed in my abilities.”Read More

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Michelle Pacheco
“Through honest conversations with professors and mentors about my aspirations, I found the guidance I needed to navigate my way.”Read More

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Mary Sabo
“The connections I have made here, both with friendships and mentorships, will stay with me forever.”Read More

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Katie Sanders
“I really appreciate how much the faculty truly care about the students here and want to see everyone succeed.”Read More

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Jaclyn Schmidt
“I've far exceeded what I ever imagined for myself.”Read More

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Morgan Schroeder
“My peak experience was an independent study on history in Berlin, Germany.”Read More

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Dakota Serra
“My professors were always there to answer questions and push me to do better.”Read More

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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.”Read More

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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.”Read More

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Sarah Stevanovic
“I used my Augie Choice to travel to Denmark and Sweden with the women's bowling team.”Read More

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Lainey Terfruchte
“There are so many opportunities for community engagement, both on and off campus.”Read More

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Sam Vasich
“I am beyond grateful for all of the guidance and memories that my professors and friends have shared with me.”Read More

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John Warhank
“Augustana is close to home for me and offered some very competitive financial aid.”Read More

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Emma Watts
“Trust me, at Augie, your dream is more obtainable than you think.”Read More

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Audrey Zettler
“I did not expect to gain this much research experience and travel abroad as many times as I did!”Read More

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Lazlow Ziebel
“Augustana stood out because of its faculty-student ratio and opportunities to engage in research with professors.”Read More

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Nhi (Stephanie) Le
“Augie opened my eyes to new paths and helped me find talents I didn't know I had.”Read More

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Kenaya Allen
“You never know what doors will open for you while you're at Augie.”Read More

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Sam Allen
“I didn't know how easy it would be to get involved and make an impact.”Read More