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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Megan Anderson
“The Campus Ministries community is unlike any I've known.”Read More

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Marcela Arreguin
“Being offered a job after my senior year internship was the cherry on top.”Read More

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Gabriela Arreguin
“I had gone on at least 20 other college visits, and I just knew Augie was where I wanted to be.”Read More

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Giselle Barajas
“I never expected to speak up for what I believe in as much as I do now.”Read More

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Cheyenne Bartelt
“I chose Augustana because of the energy and passion the people here have for this school.”Read More

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Olivia Bates
“There were so many opportunities for me to grow as a student inside and outside the classroom.”Read More

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Cole Bathje
“Augustana has so much to offer that it's important to be involved in as much as you can.”Read More

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Semhal Berhe
“I am beyond and above where I thought I would be when I first came to Augie.”Read More

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Jaidan Berry
“At Augustana, there is always a place where you will feel included — most times it's where you least expect it.”Read More

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Irysa Boyer
“I have grown more confident in myself and my abilities, and I'm just more willing overall to try new experiences.”Read More

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Etta Brooks
“I was surprised by the many opportunities to celebrate my culture.”Read More

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Anna Bross
“I knew I wanted to major in math education and play soccer, but Augie gave me so much more than that.”Read More

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Clarice Brown
“The personalized experience is what really made Augie feel like home!”Read More

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Annelisa Burns
“My mentors made my experience at Augustana so special.”Read More

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Joanna Bzal
“I always say that professors here at Augie are family and friends.”Read More

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Margaret Cannizzaro
“Compared to other schools, Augustana always felt more like home when I visited.”Read More

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Lyka May Canto
“The philosophy and English courses really challenged me in a way that made me think more critically about how I see the world.”Read More

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Anh Cao
“I did not expect to form such close relationships with my professors. Back to the time when I got infected with COVID-19, Dr. Ann Ericson texted me every day asking how I was feeling.”Read More

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Abigail Clark
“My favorite experience was my trip to Bonaire with the geology department.”Read More

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Brooke Dean
“I am excited and eager to start my first teaching job.”Read More

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Nick Dispensa
“As an accounting and finance major, I was able to network with many firms with Augie alumni who were willing to give me advice.”Read More

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Olivia Doak
“A special shoutout to my advisors, Dr. Schwartz and Dr. Yaschur, for also teaching me everything I need to go into journalism.”Read More

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Fatima Dominguez
“The Quad Cities opened its arms to me and gave me endless opportunities while at Augie.”Read More

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Furman Doty II
“I wanted to go to a good, small school near my hometown, and Augie was perfect!”Read More