More Than I Imagined

“My four years at Augustana have shaped me into the person I am today.”

“I've learned through the years that I have the determination, intelligence and passion to make a difference, no matter how small it may seem.”

“I have learned that if I work hard enough at something I can eventually understand it.”

“Over the past four years I have grown in immeasurable ways. ”

“Each class I took at Augustana helped guide me to my ultimate career choice and dream.”

“I used my Augie Choice to travel to Greece with the Classics and the art history departments.”

“I’ve surprisingly come to love the feeling of “stretching my brain,” and I hope to continue this stretching throughout my life.”

“I am at a much better place than I thought I would be four years ago.”

“Like many young adults, I thought I knew exactly what I wanted to do, but I have come to find that every new experience inspires me to make a difference.”

“I’m so appreciative of the opportunity to explore my dreams.”

“I have learned that with a little confidence, a lot of hard work and the help of caring mentors, success is never farther than just around the corner.”

“I’ve learned to be more confident in my ideas and that I can actually be an effective leader.”

“I have learned that the quote "It's all about relationships" truly applies in life and certainly applies in college.”

“Don’t be afraid to take courses that don’t necessarily fit into your major or field of interest.”

“Augustana has changed me mentally, spiritually and creatively.”

“I really treasure all the people I’ve gotten to know.”

“In the last four years, I have learned that I am a very driven student and am confident with my academic abilities.”

“I had a fantastic internship/employment experience I never thought would happen during college.”

“I knew after my first visit that I wanted to go to Augie.”

“I will miss all the friends I’ve made and living in such a close community.”

“You have to cherish even some of the tougher aspects of your life, or else you will drown in your own worry and stress.”

“I entered as a pre-medicine/biology student ready to go to medical school. Today, I find myself studying a field that crosses the sciences and philosophy: bioethics.”

“I am so happy with where I am today, and I wouldn’t trade my Augustana experience for anything.”

“Augustana has prepared me not only for my profession, but has been a driving force in my personal growth.”