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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!

Laura McNair
More Than I Imagined ? Laura McNair
“I will miss being surrounded by people who empower me.”
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Muriel Melgoza
More Than I Imagined ? Muriel Melgoza
“This whole year has been a peak experience.”
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Alyssa Mish
More Than I Imagined ? Alyssa Mish
“My peak experience was participating in the National Student Advertising Competition with the Advertising Developers (ADs) and serving as a co-president.”
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Jack Morkin
More Than I Imagined ? Jack Morkin
“Dr. Gehler taught me to have a deeper understanding of the material so I can apply it to the real world.”
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Mai Nguyen
More Than I Imagined ? Mai Nguyen
“I used Augie Choice for my study abroad term in London where I developed a much deeper knowledge and appreciation for art, history and architecture, besides studying economics and finance.”
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Kaitlin O'Brien
More Than I Imagined ? Kaitlin O'Brien
“Agency EA created an internship in production just for me!”
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Vince O'Meara
More Than I Imagined ? Vince O'Meara
“This is a place that sets students up for success.”
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Chrishawn Orange
More Than I Imagined ? Chrishawn Orange
“I used my Augie Choice to go to Spain and Italy with the basketball team.”
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Tom Pham
More Than I Imagined ? Tom Pham
“My friends and the faculty¡ªI think of them as my American family.”
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Thao Pham
More Than I Imagined ? Thao Pham
“My peak experience was attending the Association for Psychological Science 30th Annual Convention in San Francisco. It made me seriously consider pursuing a doctoral degree.”
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Tyler Pham
More Than I Imagined ? Tyler Pham
“When I came here, I knew it was meant to be.”
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Kim Phan
More Than I Imagined ? Kim Phan
“Dr. Nagase is one of the main reasons I fell in love with the Japanese language. Her courses were always enjoyable.”
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Mia Polinski
More Than I Imagined ? Mia Polinski
“I will always look back at these four years with gratitude.”
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Mike Powers
More Than I Imagined ? Mike Powers
“My peak experience was achieving Academic All-American honors.”
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Samira Radi
More Than I Imagined ? Samira Radi
“By working closely with my advisors, I was able to intern in South Africa and local vet clinics, and participate in a study away in Holden Village in Washington state.”
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Barb Ramont
More Than I Imagined ? Barb Ramont
“I went to CORE and discovered my passion for teaching, and I haven¡¯t looked back.”
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Montserrat Ricossa
More Than I Imagined ? Montserrat Ricossa
“I¡¯m a full-time reporter at KWQC, one of my dream jobs ¡ª and before I even graduated! ”
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Sierra Rood
More Than I Imagined ? Sierra Rood
“My peak experience was the medical service trip to Nicaragua. It inspired me to pursue nursing. ”
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Haley Ruch
More Than I Imagined ? Haley Ruch
“My peak experience was studying abroad in Dijon, France, this past summer.”
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Amanda Schar
More Than I Imagined ? Amanda Schar
“Dr. Mark Safstrom, one of my Scandinavian studies professors ¡ª his encouragement and support has helped me grow so much.”
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Jake Schoeck
More Than I Imagined ? Jake Schoeck
“It¡¯s hard to believe in a few months I will be moving to Virginia to attend law school and continue working for the FBI.”
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Darielle Sherrod
More Than I Imagined ? Darielle Sherrod
“I will cherish and truly miss stopping by some of my professors¡¯ offices and discussing their class, other classes and overall life.”
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Andrew Silverman
More Than I Imagined ? Andrew Silverman
“I will miss the people that make the Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø community so great.”
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Ariana Solis
More Than I Imagined ? Ariana Solis
“My amazing professors saw promise in me that I could never have found on my own.”
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