More Than I Imagined

“I¡¯ve surprisingly come to love the feeling of ¡°stretching my brain,¡± and I hope to continue this stretching throughout my life.”

“I am at a much better place than I thought I would be four years ago.”

“Like many young adults, I thought I knew exactly what I wanted to do, but I have come to find that every new experience inspires me to make a difference.”

“I¡¯m so appreciative of the opportunity to explore my dreams.”

“I have learned that with a little confidence, a lot of hard work and the help of caring mentors, success is never farther than just around the corner.”

“I¡¯ve learned to be more confident in my ideas and that I can actually be an effective leader.”

“I have learned that the quote "It's all about relationships" truly applies in life and certainly applies in college.”

“Don¡¯t be afraid to take courses that don¡¯t necessarily fit into your major or field of interest.”

“Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø has changed me mentally, spiritually and creatively.”

“I really treasure all the people I¡¯ve gotten to know.”

“In the last four years, I have learned that I am a very driven student and am confident with my academic abilities.”

“I had a fantastic internship/employment experience I never thought would happen during college.”

“I knew after my first visit that I wanted to go to Augie.”

“I will miss all the friends I¡¯ve made and living in such a close community.”

“You have to cherish even some of the tougher aspects of your life, or else you will drown in your own worry and stress.”

“I entered as a pre-medicine/biology student ready to go to medical school. Today, I find myself studying a field that crosses the sciences and philosophy: bioethics.”

“I am so happy with where I am today, and I wouldn¡¯t trade my Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø experience for anything.”

“Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø has prepared me not only for my profession, but has been a driving force in my personal growth.”

“The opportunities that I had at Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø showed me that there is so much to learn and so many great people to meet.”

“Katie Hanson and many of the other professors in the education department have been invaluable to me.”

“Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø creates opportunities for its students to step outside their comfort zone and try exciting new things.”

“I am my own harshest critic and my own biggest fear, but if I get out of my own way, I can be successful. ”

“I have learned that the key to receiving all of life¡¯s wonders is to open yourself up.”

“Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø has such a warm atmosphere, and I¡¯ve built so many wonderful relationships with the people I¡¯ve met.”