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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Alondra Ochoa
“Å·ÖÞ±ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø is where I found my passion for social justice and the importance of advocating in the face of adversity.”Read More

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Lauren Palmer
“I'm using my Augie Choice for the Ecuador study abroad program this summer.”Read More

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Danielle Palmieri
“Å·ÖÞ±ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø's clinic is an amazing opportunity at the undergraduate level to gain clinical experience in CSD.”Read More

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Matt Payton
“I hated the thought of leaving Augie the longer I was on campus.”Read More

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Kevin Perez
“I knew right away that Å·ÖÞ±ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø was my school.”Read More

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Oscar Peterson-Veatch
“I chose Å·ÖÞ±ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø because of the way I was encouraged to double major and pursue any and all of my interests.”Read More

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Michelle Renee Quinn
“I have never felt as much love and support as I do here at Augie.”Read More

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Lauren Raike
“My peak experience was when the women's swim team won our conference championship for the first time in 25 years!”Read More

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Amartya Rajbhandary
“I am thankful to Augie for providing an environment of growth and inclusiveness.”Read More

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Jacob Ramos
“Competing as a collegiate athlete in wrestling was truly one of the most fun experiences of my life.”Read More

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Chris Ray
“Finding myself through college was amplified to its highest with the opportunities and environment Å·ÖÞ±ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø offers.”Read More

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Ian Rothery
“I was most surprised by how much I fell in love with Augie, especially as fast as I did.”Read More

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Olivia Ruffatto
“When you walk on campus, you can tell it is a welcoming place where people really care about you.”Read More

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Mary Isabel Sales
“From the second I came to campus, I felt at home and made amazing friends.”Read More

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Michael Scarpinato
“The energy and warmth that everyone gives off at Augie is how I know I made the right choice.”Read More

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Claire Schaecher
“The guidance I received from the start is one of the main reasons I am confident in my ability to teach music next year.”Read More

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Maddie Schaefer
“I have had great professors and advisors who have genuinely expressed their interest in my academic success and personal well-being.”Read More

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Brooklynn Schelling
“My freshman-year self would be so excited for everything I've experienced because of Å·ÖÞ±ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø.”Read More

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Audrianna Schneider
“Å·ÖÞ±ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø is a great place where you can just be yourself.”Read More

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Sarah Schwarm
“What surprised me the most was how quickly friends became family here.”Read More

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Paige Sheppard
“Thank you to Meg Gillette and Paul Olsen for putting life-changing literature in my hands.”Read More

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Annika Strack
“Å·ÖÞ±ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø felt like home from the moment I set foot on campus.”Read More

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Isabella Taylor
“I will greatly miss having all of my favorite people in one place.”Read More

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Mark Teschke
“I chose Å·ÖÞ±ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø for the opportunity to earn a degree from a top college while continuing to play the sport that I love.”Read More