Every spring faculty are asked to nominate a senior who has taken advantage of the opportunities Å·ÖÞ±ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø offers in academics, research, study away, athletics, the arts and more.
The seniors answer a series of questions to describe their transformative Å·ÖÞ±ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø 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!

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Iratze Aceves
“Now I understand that higher education opens doors to dreams I never imagined.”Read More

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Sophie Arceneaux
“I didn¡¯t expect to study abroad twice, and do research abroad with some of my best friends.”Read More

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Maggie Caliendo
“Augie was the only school that gave me that opportunity, where I could be a multi-majored student-athlete and graduate on time.”Read More

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Eulle Stann Casaquite
“I was surprised by the amount of opportunities to do student research.”Read More

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Matt Chezum
“Find out what you love and go all in. Augie will be there for you when you do.”Read More

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Kelly Devert
“I also didn¡¯t expect the number of opportunities I had, especially as a transfer student.”Read More

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Mia Fernandez
“Each time I toured Å·ÖÞ±ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø, I instantly felt welcomed and cared about!”Read More

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Grace Finney
“The community feeling that the college fosters is really special, and I will miss it once I leave.”Read More

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Anna Fletcher
“I chose Å·ÖÞ±ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø for its small class sizes and the opportunity for real discussion.”Read More

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Raelynn (Rae) Gibson
“I have experienced the world in ways I never really thought I would.”Read More

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Gracie Gwozdz
“I now have a stronger sense of self and a newfound confidence in my future and purpose.”Read More

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Mikey Hamilton
“I found that Augie was the perfect fit to allow me to thrive as a student, an athlete and a person.”Read More

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Natalie Hansen
“What I will miss the most is the community of Å·ÖÞ±ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø's campus.”Read More

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Luke Heinrichs
“I found that college doesn't just teach you a major; it teaches you how to learn and grow.”Read More

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Larissa Horton
“The entire history department has been a major source of learning and inspiration.”Read More

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Rachel Jocson
“Pretty much everyone you meet here has something they are passionate about and heavily involved in.”Read More

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Andrew Johns
“I feel that Å·ÖÞ±ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø strives to make itself a strong community where it is easy to make friends.”Read More

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Ryan Kammerzell
“My peak experience was presenting at the Iowa Writing Center Consortium, along with a team of other RWC tutors.”Read More

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Arik Mistak
“What surprised me was the impact that smaller class sizes had on me as a student.”Read More

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Nicolas Navarro
“What surprised me the most is how close professors are with students and how much support you can get from them.”Read More

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Kira Nelson
“Å·ÖÞ±ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø allowed me to explore all of my interests without having to hold back in anything.”Read More

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Charlotte Newport
“It's been a real privilege to attend a school where so many people want to see you grow and succeed.”Read More

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Anyango Okech
“All my professors pushed me to do more than I thought I could because they truly believed in my abilities.”Read More

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Michelle Pacheco
“Through honest conversations with professors and mentors about my aspirations, I found the guidance I needed to navigate my way.”Read More