Every spring faculty are asked to nominate a senior who has taken advantage of the opportunities Augustana offers in academics, research, study away, athletics, the arts and more.
The seniors answer a series of questions to describe their transformative Augustana experience and show what can happen in four years.
Simply choose the grad year and area of study you're interested in to read their reflections!

More Than I Imagined
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Kyle Hundman
“I have become a much more balanced and understanding person.”Read More

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Katrina Jensen
“My experiences at Augustana have made me come to see myself as fearless. ”Read More

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Kimberly Joslyn
“I could not have gotten where I am today without the friends that I’ve made at Augie.”Read More

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Courtney Jungnickel
“I feel so much more prepared for the real world.”Read More

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Sam Kalmar
“The professors in the psychology department played a tremendous role in my college career.”Read More

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Courtney Kauffman
“I've far surpassed where I thought I would be at the beginning of my college experience.”Read More

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Kimberly Klein
“Now I actually know what I want to do after graduation!”Read More

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Natalie Markoich
“I’ve found that I’m a lot more capable than I had originally thought.”Read More

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Leah Mortenson
“I learned that I can be a lot stronger than I may have thought, when I need to be.”Read More

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Kendra Mulcahy
“I was given many more opportunities then I ever expected.”Read More

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Ana Mullin
“I learned that I am capable of so much more than I thought.”Read More

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Mary O'Malley
“Looking back on my experience I am confident that I wouldn’t change a thing!”Read More

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Vicki Owoo-Battlet
“I’ve learned that asking for help is not wrong, and Augustana has been the best help with attempting to reach my academic goals.”Read More

More Than I Imagined
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Amanda Seifert
“Studying abroad allows you to see the world through a completely different lens.”Read More

More Than I Imagined
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Ben Sharko
“The brilliant and friendly professors helped to develop me into the teacher I am today.”Read More

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Rachel Stearns
“I have changed a lot and grown a lot, and overall I am proud of who I am now.”Read More

More Than I Imagined
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Janelle VanWatermeulen
“ I have learned that any challenge I am faced with I am able to accomplish.”Read More

More Than I Imagined
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Amy Walsh
“I came to Augie not sure of what I wanted to major in, but I am now going to graduate school for physical therapy and very confident in my decision.”Read More

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Sarah Willis
“The faculty, staff, community and many students have made a huge impact on my life.”Read More

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Scott Wood
“I have learned that I am actually more confident than I often give myself credit for.”Read More