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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!

Cole Bathje
More Than I Imagined ? Cole Bathje
“Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø has so much to offer that it's important to be involved in as much as you can.”
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Semhal Berhe
More Than I Imagined ? Semhal Berhe
“I am beyond and above where I thought I would be when I first came to Augie.”
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Jaidan Berry
More Than I Imagined ? Jaidan Berry
“At Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø, there is always a place where you will feel included ¡ª most times it's where you least expect it.”
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Irysa Boyer
More Than I Imagined ? Irysa Boyer
“I have grown more confident in myself and my abilities, and I'm just more willing overall to try new experiences.”
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Etta Brooks
More Than I Imagined ? Etta Brooks
“I was surprised by the many opportunities to celebrate my culture.”
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Anna Bross
More Than I Imagined ? Anna Bross
“I knew I wanted to major in math education and play soccer, but Augie gave me so much more than that.”
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Clarice Brown
More Than I Imagined ? Clarice Brown
“The personalized experience is what really made Augie feel like home!”
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Annelisa Burns
More Than I Imagined ? Annelisa Burns
“My mentors made my experience at Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø so special.”
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Jouwana Bzal
More Than I Imagined ? Joanna Bzal
“I always say that professors here at Augie are family and friends.”
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Margaret Cannizzaro
More Than I Imagined ? Margaret Cannizzaro
“Compared to other schools, Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø always felt more like home when I visited.”
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Lyka May Canto
More Than I Imagined ? Lyka May Canto
“The philosophy and English courses really challenged me in a way that made me think more critically about how I see the world.”
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Anh Cao
More Than I Imagined ? Anh Cao
“I did not expect to form such close relationships with my professors. Back to the time when I got infected with COVID-19, Dr. Ann Ericson texted me every day asking how I was feeling.”
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Abigail Clark
More Than I Imagined ? Abigail Clark
“My favorite experience was my trip to Bonaire with the geology department.”
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Brooke Dean
More Than I Imagined ? Brooke Dean
“I am excited and eager to start my first teaching job.”
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Nick Dispensa
More Than I Imagined ? Nick Dispensa
“As an accounting and finance major, I was able to network with many firms with Augie alumni who were willing to give me advice.”
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Olivia Doak
More Than I Imagined ? Olivia Doak
“A special shoutout to my advisors, Dr. Schwartz and Dr. Yaschur, for also teaching me everything I need to go into journalism.”
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Fatima Dominguez
More Than I Imagined ? Fatima Dominguez
“The Quad Cities opened its arms to me and gave me endless opportunities while at Augie.”
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Furman Doty
More Than I Imagined ? Furman Doty II
“I wanted to go to a good, small school near my hometown, and Augie was perfect!”
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Caleb Drew
More Than I Imagined ? Caleb Drew
“Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø's community has made a special impact on me that I will cherish forever.”
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Haley Dulabaum
More Than I Imagined ? Haley Dulabaum
“Because of Augie, I have met people who have completely changed my life.”
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Sabrina Duran
More Than I Imagined ? Sabrina Duran
“I will miss sitting in classrooms full of knowledge and passion.”
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Trinity Filut
More Than I Imagined ? Trinity Filut
“I didn¡¯t think professors would care about making connections with each student, but I was wrong.”
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Ben Ford
More Than I Imagined ? Benjamin Ford
“The faculty and staff are extremely knowledgeable and go out of their way to help students succeed.”
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Fernando Bravo Garcia
More Than I Imagined ? Fernando Bravo Garcia
“Dr. Egan has always been a source of advice for me and constantly looked out for me, such as seeking me out for scholarship opportunities.”
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