More Than I Imagined

“I never could have imagined the opportunities I have had and the amount I have grown from them.”

“The most surprising thing I have learned is how much I would love what I'm doing with my life.”

“Having the courage to step outside your comfort zone can lead to remarkable opportunities and experiences.”

“Academically, physically, emotionally and spiritually, I felt Augustana was able to meet my needs no matter the circumstances.”

“Enjoy your time at Augustana and make the most of your opportunities.”

“I have learned to have more confidence in my work and not dwell on mistakes or failures.”

“I will leave college feeling much more driven for my own happiness as well as those around me.”

“I learned a lot about my ambition to work in the business field and my ability to overcome hardships to thrive professionally.”

“Almost everyone has a positive attitude all the time, whether you know them or not, and people are so friendly in passing on campus and between classes.”

“I discovered a confidence in my abilities, especially in my capability for research, which helped me choose my future path.”

“The past four years have not gone at all how I thought they would, but that’s OK. I’m very happy where I am right now.”

“After four years of learning and growing, I feel poised to take on the real world!”

“Every experience during my time at Augie has added something to my time here.”

“The leadership of my professors and their continual support as I evolved as a person was an integral part in shaping where I am now.”

“I grew up in the Quad Cities and always wanted to go to Augustana.”

“Some of my experiences in the community such as being the piano accompanist for a nearby church have been life-changing.”

“I have received so much help from professors, my friends and my parents.”

“I learned that just because you start teaching doesn’t mean you stop learning.”

“I have made many wonderful friends and found mentors in many of the faculty and staff.”

“I am surprised at how much I love being a student.”

“I learned that I’m better than I think I am, and that if I can just go into a situation confident in myself and my work, I can achieve what I never thought possible.”

“Augustana really helped me determine what I wanted to do and, most importantly, why I wanted to do it.”

“I think that my most significant experience is actually a collection of experiences over the years that have exposed me to different ways of thinking and have made me a better person as a result.”