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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!

Katey Clark
More Than I Imagined ? Katey Clark
“I always knew there were perks with attending a small college, but Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø really wants each student to be successful.”
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Andrew Cochrane
More Than I Imagined ? Andrew Cochrane
“I love it here, and that's because of the people.”
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Erika Dahlstrand
More Than I Imagined ? Erika Dahlstrand
“My ultimate experience was studying abroad in Dijon, France, for six weeks over the summer.”
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Brett David
More Than I Imagined ? Brett David
“I've grown tremendously as a person, leader and friend during my time here.”
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Makaia Decker
More Than I Imagined ? Makaia Decker
“I never thought I would be a leader in student groups or become so involved with my departments.”
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Brianna Ebenroth
More Than I Imagined ? Brianna Ebenroth
“Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø and the Quad Cities have become my home.”
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Lucas Fahnoe
More Than I Imagined ? Lucas Fahnoe
“I'll forever appreciate the passion of the philosophy department.”
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John Flannery
More Than I Imagined ? John Flannery
“I'm graduating with a path to my future, and friends I'll keep my whole life!”
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Molly Garrison
More Than I Imagined ? Molly Garrison
“I will miss the campus community the most, and more specifically, the engineering physics community.”
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Carson Ghys
More Than I Imagined ? Carson Ghys
“Being a part of the engineering physics program is something I will truly miss.”
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Amanda Gravelle
More Than I Imagined ? Amanda Gravelle
“I've loved living in a walkable community, surrounded by people with similar values but differing perspectives.”
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Abby Holtan
More Than I Imagined ? Abigail Holtan
“I honestly am so grateful for everything that I've been able to do.”
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Zack Horve
More Than I Imagined ? Zack Horve
“I will miss my friends in the DONs and fall colors on campus.”
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Jack Hughes
More Than I Imagined ? Jack Hughes
“Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø has millions of amazing tools that can help you succeed.”
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Gage Humphries
More Than I Imagined ? Gage Humphreys
“My internship at Deloitte and traveling to Chicago and Texas for training were my peak experiences.”
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Jon Hutton
More Than I Imagined ? Jon Hutton
“I chose Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø because it was close to home.”
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Linnea Johansen
More Than I Imagined ? Linnea Johansen
“I will miss the people who made Augie feel like home.”
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Hannah Johnson
More Than I Imagined ? Hannah Johnson
“I was surprised by how invested faculty are in your well-being.”
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Madeline Kusar
More Than I Imagined ? Madeline Kusar
“For a relatively small school, Augie has no shortage of opportunities to broaden your worldview.”
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Narita Lambert
More Than I Imagined ? Narita Lambert
“I chose Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø for its strong biology program, and to continue competing in athletics.”
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Addy Larson
More Than I Imagined ? Addison Larson
“The Augie support system is truly amazing!”
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Joonsoo Lee
More Than I Imagined ? Joonsoo Lee
“I want to give a special shoutout to Dr. Stonedahl for his dedication in his teaching.”
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Phuong Lu
More Than I Imagined ? Phuong Lu
“I also appreciate the diversity at Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø, where I've made friends from different parts of the world.”
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Alyssa Macias
More Than I Imagined ? Alyssa Macias
“The growth that I achieved is all thanks to Augie's education, professors and extracurriculars.”
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