More Than I Imagined

“I'm very proud at how far I've come and can confidently say that I couldn't have dreamed it up any better.”

“During my campus tour, I got a strong feeling of 'I’m meant to be here.'”

“I chose Augustana to get a quality education while playing the sport I love.”

“Augustana has a wonderful support system and is full of professors and students who want you to succeed.”

“Life at Augustana has exceeded all of my expectations.”

“I grew every year I was at Augie in ways I can't even explain.”

“Dr. Jakielski, Dr. Haskill and other faculty in the CSD department have been mentors to me throughout my entire time at Augie.”

“This whole biome (and its legendary bubble) has become a home to me unlike any other.”

“I didn't know it would be so easy for me to find a home away from home here.”

“I felt instantly welcomed here in a way I hadn't been at other institutions I visited.”

“I chose Augustana because I appreciated their emphasis on diversity.”

“Every professor I've had has known me personally and has been invested in my success.”

“The high expectations set by my professors helped me develop a love of learning that I will have for the rest of my life.”

“The Augie community exceeded my expectations by being incredibly supportive and welcoming!”

“The excellent faculty in physics and Classics played a major role in helping me get to where I am now.”

“The faculty here is so willing to help if you just ask!”

“The various opportunities provided by social clubs, academic advisors and student engagement allowed me to find my identity.”

“Augustana fosters a welcoming environment for all students, promoting inclusivity.”

“Both Coach Bethke and Coach Holder created an environment where female athletes can thrive.”

“The Reading/Writing Center is the embodiment of all of Augustana's best qualities.”

“While I expected to graduate with a degree in engineering physics, I did not expect to graduate with two minors and many months of professional experience.”

“I'm also very grateful for the professors from the math and accounting/business departments who have been there, listening to my thoughts while letting me craft my own Augie experience.”

“I will miss the daily routine of going to class and meeting the wonderful people who are here, especially the faculty.”

“The professors at Augie are phenomenal people!”