More Than I Imagined

“Augustana was my first choice.”

“I've never thought I’d be where I am now academically.”

“Augustana helped me to seek out my own answers while remaining open-minded to new ideas.”

“I can’t imagine my college experience being anywhere but here.”

“I just knew that Augie was the place for me, and it truly has been.”

“I don’t know what I thought life at Augustana would be like, but I underestimated it.”

“I will miss being surrounded by people who empower me.”

“This whole year has been a peak experience.”

“My peak experience was participating in the National Student Advertising Competition with the Advertising Developers (ADs) and serving as a co-president.”

“Dr. Gehler taught me to have a deeper understanding of the material so I can apply it to the real world.”

“I used Augie Choice for my study abroad term in London where I developed a much deeper knowledge and appreciation for art, history and architecture, besides studying economics and finance.”

“Agency EA created an internship in production just for me!”

“This is a place that sets students up for success.”

“I used my Augie Choice to go to Spain and Italy with the basketball team.”

“My friends and the faculty—I think of them as my American family.”

“My peak experience was attending the Association for Psychological Science 30th Annual Convention in San Francisco. It made me seriously consider pursuing a doctoral degree.”

“When I came here, I knew it was meant to be.”

“Dr. Nagase is one of the main reasons I fell in love with the Japanese language. Her courses were always enjoyable.”

“I will always look back at these four years with gratitude.”

“My peak experience was achieving Academic All-American honors.”

“By working closely with my advisors, I was able to intern in South Africa and local vet clinics, and participate in a study away in Holden Village in Washington state.”

“I went to CORE and discovered my passion for teaching, and I haven’t looked back.”

“I’m a full-time reporter at KWQC, one of my dream jobs — and before I even graduated! ”

“My peak experience was the medical service trip to Nicaragua. It inspired me to pursue nursing. ”