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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!

Larissa Horton
More Than I Imagined ? Larissa Horton
“The entire history department has been a major source of learning and inspiration.”
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Rachel Jocson
More Than I Imagined ? Rachel Jocson
“Pretty much everyone you meet here has something they are passionate about and heavily involved in.”
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Andrew Johns
More Than I Imagined ? Andrew Johns
“I feel that Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø strives to make itself a strong community where it is easy to make friends.”
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Ryan Kammerzell
More Than I Imagined ? Ryan Kammerzell
“My peak experience was presenting at the Iowa Writing Center Consortium, along with a team of other RWC tutors.”
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Kelsey Kownick
More Than I Imagined ? Kelsey Kownick
“I love the culture and community Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø fosters among its students, staff members and alumni.”
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Alexis Lee
More Than I Imagined ? Alexis Lee
“I'm an out-of-state student, and after I visited, I could see myself making a home here. ”
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Andre Lewis
More Than I Imagined ? Audre Lewis
“Explore what lights you up ¡ª this is what made my experience at Augie so fulfilling.”
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Gabriel Luna
More Than I Imagined ? Gabriel Luna
“What surprised me the most was the number of people I got to meet from all around the world.”
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Gavin McCorry
More Than I Imagined ? Gavin McCorry
“What surprised me most was how personal everything felt.”
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Colin McDowell
More Than I Imagined ? Colin McDowell
“I used Augie Choice to go to Germany through the engineering department.”
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Allison McPeak
More Than I Imagined ? Allison McPeak
“I'm proud to have attended a school that prioritizes experiences!”
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Paige Meyer
More Than I Imagined ? Paige Meyer
“I had no idea how much my peers and professors would shape me into the very best version of myself.”
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Arik Mistak
More Than I Imagined ? Arik Mistak
“What surprised me was the impact that smaller class sizes had on me as a student.”
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Jesus Murillo
More Than I Imagined ? Jesus Murillo
“It's been an incredible experience, and I'm thankful for it.”
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Rim Nassiri
More Than I Imagined ? Rim Nassiri
“What surprised me most was how many opportunities are out there once you open your eyes and heart to them.”
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Nic Navarro
More Than I Imagined ? Nicolas Navarro
“What surprised me the most is how close professors are with students and how much support you can get from them.”
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Kira Nelson
More Than I Imagined ? Kira Nelson
“Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø allowed me to explore all of my interests without having to hold back in anything.”
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Charlotte Newport
More Than I Imagined ? Charlotte Newport
“It's been a real privilege to attend a school where so many people want to see you grow and succeed.”
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Tracy Okech
More Than I Imagined ? Anyango Okech
“All my professors pushed me to do more than I thought I could because they truly believed in my abilities.”
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Michelle Pacheco
More Than I Imagined ? Michelle Pacheco
“Through honest conversations with professors and mentors about my aspirations, I found the guidance I needed to navigate my way.”
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Lizzie Pelzman
More Than I Imagined ? Lizzie Pelzman
“This place has been nothing but supportive since I got here four years ago!”
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Anna Ramberg
More Than I Imagined ? Anna Ramberg
“I will deeply miss the community I built at Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø.”
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Sofia Rankin
More Than I Imagined ? Sofia Rankin
“I was surprised by how at home I felt at Augie.”
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Briana Reagan
More Than I Imagined ? Briana Reagan
“During my time at Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø, I have completed research in the Quad Cities, Oregon and Bonaire!”
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