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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!

Selena Romano
More Than I Imagined ? Selena Romano
“I¡¯ve met so many incredible people who have influenced me to be the best version of myself.”
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Eileen Ruppel
More Than I Imagined ? Eileen Ruppel
“I really knew Augie was right for me the first time I visited campus.”
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Marissa Schmidt
More Than I Imagined ? Marissa Schmidt
“The second I stepped foot on campus, assimilating into the Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø culture was made possible by the transfer mentors.”
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Jaime Schultz
More Than I Imagined ? Jaime Schultz
“A peak experience for me was translating French for our group of 30 during West Africa Term 2018.”
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Shannon Snyder
More Than I Imagined ? Shannon Snyder
“My professors have provided me with an education I will never take for granted! ”
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Dylan Sortillo
More Than I Imagined ? Dylan Sortillo
“A peak experience was getting to start in a Division III Men¡¯s Basketball National Championship with my best friends.”
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Zach Stanphill
More Than I Imagined ? Zach Stanphill
“I never thought I¡¯d study history or Chinese. I thank my professors and advisors Dr. Brian Leech, Hua-Mei Chang and Dr. Jen-Mei Ma for encouraging me.”
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Phoebe Strell
More Than I Imagined ? Phoebe Strell
“My peak experience was my Texas Medical Center internship at Baylor Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø of Medicine. This was the final push that made me apply to dual (D.V.M./Ph.D.) programs.”
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Anna Tegge
More Than I Imagined ? Anna Tegge
“I never thought that my professors could have such an incredibly positive impact on my college experience.”
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Dat Tran
More Than I Imagined ? Dat Tran
“I learned that I actually like science and mathematics, which were things that I despised when I was in high school.”
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Natalie Trujillo
More Than I Imagined ? Natalie Trujillo
“I've surpassed every expectation I have had for myself.”
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Kari Vance
More Than I Imagined ? Kari Vance
“Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø has truly become my second home.”
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Madison Vandersee
More Than I Imagined ? Madison Vandersee
“I cannot even begin to describe how amazing the geography professors have been....”
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Emily Westermeyer
More Than I Imagined ? Emily Westermeyer
“From the faculty to the students, everyone at Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø has a purpose, and it is contagious.”
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Monica Wierzbicki
More Than I Imagined ? Monica Wierzbicki
“I will miss the close student-and-faculty relationships and the friendly campus community.”
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Victoria Witkowski
More Than I Imagined ? Victoria Witkowski
“The closeness of the Augie community definitely fosters an amazing experience.”
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Janice Wu
More Than I Imagined ? Zhiqing (Janice) Wu
“I will be working as a support engineer at Microsoft.”
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Zineb Zirari
More Than I Imagined ? Zineb Zirari
“I am so grateful for my math professors, especially Dr. Sward and Dr. Clauss, for believing in me.”
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Olivia Zolnik
More Than I Imagined ? Olivia Zolnik
“I used my Augie Choice to study abroad in Norway.”
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Carly Adams
More Than I Imagined ? Carly Adams
“My favorite experience was the two-week medical service-learning trip to Nicaragua.”
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Katie Aquadro
More Than I Imagined ? Katie Aquadro
“I learned so much more than how to be a teacher.”
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Amie Badgett
More Than I Imagined ? Amie Badgett
“I have made friendships here that will last a lifetime.”
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Sara Baugh
More Than I Imagined ? Sara Baugh
“I found my home within the geography department my sophomore year and have loved every minute of it.”
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Nora Bosslet
More Than I Imagined ? Nora Bosslet
“I never saw myself as much of a leader, but Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø has brought out the leader in me.”
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