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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!

Zeana
More Than I Imagined ? Zeana Badawi
“The friendships and connections I have made are irreplaceable.”
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Courtney
More Than I Imagined ? Courtney Baker
“What surprised me most is how many activities there are to be involved in. There truly is something for everyone, and if there isn't anything that interests you, create a new club. It's amazing how many friends you can meet through sharing a common interest. ”
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Chandler
More Than I Imagined ? Chandler Behrens
“Each professor I encountered was willing to go the extra distance to ensure my success.”
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Carissa
More Than I Imagined ? Carissa Boerboom
“After talking with my advisors, and the first data classes, I knew that was the path I wanted to pursue.”
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Alyssa
More Than I Imagined ? Alyssa Boisvert
“I found a love of research through my psychology major and my work with the ADs team.”
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Chelsea Brandt
More Than I Imagined ? Chelsea Brandt
“I never pictured myself shadowing in almost every department of a hospital or sitting in lecture halls at Yale University or speaking fluent Spanish with ESL students.”
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Jessamine
More Than I Imagined ? Jessamine Burch
“V [Professor V Phipps] has taught me to get back up and never stop thinking differently, something I am lucky to take with me when I leave Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø.”
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Burke
More Than I Imagined ? Robert Burke
“I knew from day one that the people I met here would change my life for the better.”
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Olivia Carroll
More Than I Imagined ? Olivia Carroll
“I felt comfortable reaching out to my professors if I was having a hard time or just needed some advice.”
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Haley
More Than I Imagined ? Haley DeGreve
“I never imagined I'd be studying communication or marketing. Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø truly helped me find my passions.”
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livia
More Than I Imagined ? Livia Donald
“I am leaving Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø with a voice, a future and memories that will last a lifetime.”
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Kevin
More Than I Imagined ? Kevin Donovan
“The Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø community is something that cannot be replaced.”
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Lauren Endress
More Than I Imagined ? Lauren Endress
“My professors armed me with the tools and resources I needed to be successful in my field.”
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Ferrara
More Than I Imagined ? Mikaela Ferrara
“I'll be attending graduate school for my M.A. in museum studies, just as I expected.”
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Leah Flanagan
More Than I Imagined ? Leah Flanagan
“Dr. Harrington and Dr. Flaherty are two reasons why I was accepted into medical school with their letters of recommendation.”
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Rosalia
More Than I Imagined ? Rosalia Flores
“Because of the amazing professors in the sociology department, I am confident in what I will accomplish in my future career.”
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Jessica
More Than I Imagined ? Jessica Gallagher
“Choosing Augie was one of the best decisions I've ever made.”
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Rebecca
More Than I Imagined ? Rebecca Garbe
“Dr. Adam Kaul helped set a foundation for how I will continue to think and be a part of anthropology as a discipline as I move forward.”
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Madi Glatz
More Than I Imagined ? Madi Glatz
“The moment I stepped on campus I knew this was where I was supposed to be.”
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Valeria
More Than I Imagined ? Valeria Gonzalez
“I have made such amazing friends who have helped me through rigorous courses.”
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Francis Gow
More Than I Imagined ? Francis Gow
“During freshman year, I took a history class that changed my approach toward Latin America, my home region, and I developed a passion for human rights.”
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Patricia Grod
More Than I Imagined ? ?Patricia Grod
“My friends have made Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø feel like home.”
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Jessica Hammond
More Than I Imagined ? Jessica Hammond
“Dr. Seidlitz in the German department always encouraged me to say yes to every opportunity. That encouragement helped me to study abroad twice, work a variety of jobs on campus, try new hobbies and fit in an internship, all in four years.”
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Hancock
More Than I Imagined ? Macy Hancock
“Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø is truly a place where the professors know their students by name.”
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