More Than I Imagined

“Everybody at Augustana is so friendly and open-minded, and I was lucky to be surrounded by them.”

“I learned that with a lot of help and perseverance, success is all but impossible.”

“My adivsors have helped me with anything I’ve needed, and have always been there when I needed advice.”

“I used my Augie Choice to supplement an unpaid shadowing internship at Riverside Dentistry in Moline. It was an invaluable experience.”

“I have had a very close connection with professors, and they have continued to push me to where I am now.”

“All of the big decisions that come after graduation used to seem so daunting, but now that it’s almost here, it’s really exciting to plan what’s going to come next.”

“I am confident in my education and experiences, and nothing will hold be back from my dreams!”

“Augustana helped me to realize that it’s actually cool to care about 'nerdy' stuff like history and art because you can make a career out of whatever you’re passionate about.”

“I worked harder and learned a lot more on my path to get to where I am than what I thought would.”

“The whole Augie experience has been one of self-discovery.”

“Do your own thing.”

“The liberal arts education I’ve received at Augie has given me not only factual knowledge, but also more insight about myself and the world around me.”

“I have learned that taking chances is a must in life.”

“These past four years have helped me learn that it is important to try something new, even when I was worried it would be quite challenging.”

“I would not be where I am today without the support and encouragement of my advisors and professors.”

“I learned that if I go confidently in the direction of my dreams and endeavor to live the life I imagine, I will meet with unexpected success.”

“Augustana has a wealth of resources, which I hope all students take advantage of.”

“My experiences at Augie have exceeded all of my expectations and then some.”

“I am so happy with the version of myself that has been shaped by the experiences I have had and the people I've met at Augustana.”

“I am moving in the direction that I hoped I would, and that is all because of my time at Augustana.”

“The staff at Augustana does not stop at any length to help you grow as a person.”

“The funny thing about Augie is that everyone here seems to be collectively trying their hardest to push you forward.”

“I found a talent in the fine arts that I had no idea I had.”

“I have had more than my share of inspirational professors at Augustana.”