Every spring faculty are asked to nominate a senior who has taken advantage of the opportunities Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_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±ÍøͶ_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!
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Mia Reese
“I am way ahead of where I thought I'd be when I first came to campus.”Read More
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Kierstyn Rogers
“I truly feel confident in my ability to achieve my goals and be successful.”Read More
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Fernanda Rubi
“I never imagined I would have the chance to conduct research in Europe without worrying about the financial burden.”Read More
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Cavit Schempp
“I am surprised by just how much I learned while here.”Read More
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Riley Scrivner
“Something that surprised me is how quickly Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø felt like home.”Read More
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Jared Slusher
“I believe Augie has something to offer everybody, and the faculty want to see you succeed and thrive.”Read More
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Abriana Tereza
“There are so many people here who want to see you succeed.”Read More
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Alexander Tosetti
“Another peak experience was finally getting to sign the dotted line for a full-time offer to start my career.”Read More
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Jalane Tsague
“I have a clearer vision of what I want to achieve for myself, thanks to my time here.”Read More
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Delaney Walsh
“What surprised me about Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø is how close the students are with each other.”Read More
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Kara West
“With the financial aid I was offered, Augie felt like the obvious choice!”Read More
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Grey White
“I will miss the close-knit atmosphere that Augie and Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø theatre have to offer.”Read More
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Corey Whitlock
“What surprised me was how the athletic department was so encouraging and fun to be around.”Read More
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Kaite Zaborenko
“I chose Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø because I saw my future here! ”Read More
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Ella Aldridge
“You have the power and the resources to change your life at Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø.”Read More
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Abdou Allah Camara
“My peak experience would have to be my internship with Deloitte.”Read More
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Eirik Andersen
“I didn't expect my professors to care so much about me and be so invested in my success.”Read More
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?Diego Andon
“It made me happy that the student body always came through and was curious about the significance of Latinx Unidos cultural events.”Read More
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Kira Banks
“My Classics advisor Dr. Day made my Classics major a reality despite my initial disbelief.”Read More
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Kathryn Benshish
“The psychology department has opened the way for so many opportunities.”Read More
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Claire Bess
“I quickly fell in love with the Quad Cities and the campus.”Read More
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Zach Bohrer
“The education, social environment and kind people gave me the college experience I always wished for.”Read More
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Sofia Briggs
“My advisor, Dr. Andrew Sward, has been one of the biggest contributors to my success at Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø.”Read More