More Than I Imagined

“I am continually learning new things about myself.”

“I chose Augustana College because it was home to me.”

“Augustana gave me the skills and resources to find my voice and speak my opinions.”

“Classes I’ve taken outside of my major and minors have sparked my interest in such disciplines as economics, ethics and religion. ”

“I'm more creative in some ways than I thought — in terms of writing and viewing the world.”

“It is because of Augustana that I've been able to do everything that I wanted.”

“Every professor at Augustana has helped me on my journey.”

“I feel that even the slightest encounters with so many different people have shaped the continually changing person I am right now.”

“I will miss Augustana's campus and how it fosters growth socially, spiritually and intellectually.”

“For me, Augustana just fit.”

“I would be lost without the communication faculty. ”

“I’ll miss the people here they — truly care about me and my future and have always been so supportive and encouraging.”

“My professors, especially in the education department, have helped me grow into a confident and passionate educator.”

“The faculty have devoted a lot of time outside of the classroom to ensure I can accomplish the academic success that I desire.”

“I had always assumed that laboratory research would be for me, but I have cultivated new, unexpected interests in medical ethics and health care policy.”

“I didn't imagine I could be offered so many opportunities in terms of academics as well as personal growth.”

“My professors made learning exciting and took an interest in me as a student and as an individual.”

“I had no idea that so much maturity and development would take place in four years that have flown by!”

“Augustana has really prepared me for my life to come.”

“I am in a better place than where I thought I would be four years ago.”

“The classes I have taken and the challenges I have faced at Augustana have helped me gain the confidence to articulate my ideas.”

“I am poised to be a professional lifelong learner.”

“I’ve learned that if I want to make an accomplishment or do something memorable I need to step out of my comfort zone. ”

“I have learned the importance of hard work and determination.”