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More Than I Imagined

Seniors reflect on their time at Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø

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!

Sofia Rankin
More Than I Imagined ? Sofia Rankin
“I was surprised by how at home I felt at Augie.”
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Mary Sabo
More Than I Imagined ? Mary Sabo
“The connections I have made here, both with friendships and mentorships, will stay with me forever.”
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Katie Sanders
More Than I Imagined ? Katie Sanders
“I really appreciate how much the faculty truly care about the students here and want to see everyone succeed.”
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Jaclyn Schmidt
More Than I Imagined ? Jaclyn Schmidt
“I've far exceeded what I ever imagined for myself.”
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Morgan Schroeder
More Than I Imagined ? Morgan Schroeder
“My peak experience was an independent study on history in Berlin, Germany.”
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Dakota Serra
More Than I Imagined ? Dakota Serra
“My professors were always there to answer questions and push me to do better.”
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Holden Siena
More Than I Imagined ? Holden Siena
“The commitment this school has to make sure everyone feels welcome and supported from the second you arrive on campus is second to none.”
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Henry Sothern
More Than I Imagined ? Henry Sothern
“I never imagined being where I am today, and being able to do half the things I¡¯ve done since coming to Augie.”
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Sarah Stevanovic
More Than I Imagined ? Sarah Stevanovic
“I used my Augie Choice to travel to Denmark and Sweden with the women's bowling team.”
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Syd Tajkowski
More Than I Imagined ? Syd Tajkowski
“The professors here are seriously extraordinary.”
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Lainey Terfruchte
More Than I Imagined ? Lainey Terfruchte
“There are so many opportunities for community engagement, both on and off campus.”
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Sam Vasich
More Than I Imagined ? Sam Vasich
“I am beyond grateful for all of the guidance and memories that my professors and friends have shared with me.”
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John Warhank
More Than I Imagined ? John Warhank
“Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø is close to home for me and offered some very competitive financial aid.”
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Audrey Zettler
More Than I Imagined ? Audrey Zettler
“I did not expect to gain this much research experience and travel abroad as many times as I did!”
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Lazlow Ziebel
More Than I Imagined ? Lazlow Ziebel
“Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø stood out because of its faculty-student ratio and opportunities to engage in research with professors.”
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Nhi Stephanie Le
More Than I Imagined ? Nhi (Stephanie) Le
“Augie opened my eyes to new paths and helped me find talents I didn't know I had.”
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Kenaya Allen
More Than I Imagined ? Kenaya Allen
“You never know what doors will open for you while you're at Augie.”
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Sam Allen
More Than I Imagined ? Sam Allen
“I didn't know how easy it would be to get involved and make an impact.”
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Leslie Bandera
More Than I Imagined ? Leslie Bandera
“My favorite experience was the Texas Medical Center Summer Research Internship Program in the summer of 2023.”
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Luca Barba
More Than I Imagined ? Luca Barba
“I never expected my time with philosophy to be so valuable for my career in dentistry.”
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Victoria Bernero
More Than I Imagined ? ?Victoria Bernero
“I was surprised by how many opportunities I was presented with these past four years.”
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Viet Bui
More Than I Imagined ? Viet M. Bui
“I felt a connection with the campus right away.”
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Abigail Campisi
More Than I Imagined ? Abby Campisi
“Not only does Augie provide you with a diverse and explorative education, it gives you a space that feels like home and where you can be yourself.”
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Ashanti Chatman
More Than I Imagined ? Ashanti Chatman
“I have so many families here that I know I can always return to.”
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