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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!

Austin Burant
More Than I Imagined ? Austin Burant
“No matter where you are, if you ask for help, someone will be there to help you.”
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Michael Daniels
More Than I Imagined ? Michael Daniels
“Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø has much more to offer than a degree.”
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Rashaun DeBord
More Than I Imagined ? Rashaun DeBord
“One of my biggest achievements was interning at the German American Heritage Center where I created my first museum exhibit.”
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Camilo Duarte
More Than I Imagined ? Camilo Duarte
“What attracted me the most was the kind and close community on campus.”
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Sam Dunklau
More Than I Imagined ? Sam G. Dunklau
“It still takes my breath away that I had the opportunity to immerse myself in Asian culture!”
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Amanda Ebert
More Than I Imagined ? Amanda Ebert
“Vickie Phipps, one of my graphic design teachers, always had a way with understanding how I learned and was willing to help me outside of class.”
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Amy Even
More Than I Imagined ? Amy Even
“My peak experience was getting a job offer before senior year began.”
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Katrina Friedrich
More Than I Imagined ? Katrina Friedrich
“What made it a peak experience was how well Augie prepared me.”
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Alyssa Froehling
More Than I Imagined ? Alyssa Froehling
“I will miss the creative and supportive groups on campus I¡¯ve been fortunate enough to find.”
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Sarah Funke
More Than I Imagined ? Sarah Funke
“Many Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø mentors have shown me how to be confident in my abilities.”
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Guadalupe Gallegos
More Than I Imagined ? Guadalupe Gallegos
“Studying abroad in Ecuador was my peak experience.”
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Atticus Garrison
More Than I Imagined ? Atticus Garrison
“My professors have gone above and beyond to make sure I have had opportunities to succeed and grow.”
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Marjie Gerke
More Than I Imagined ? Marjie Gerke
“I had no idea how involved I¡¯d become with my major and my extracurriculars.”
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Lauren Goggin
More Than I Imagined ? Lauren Goggin
“Every day at Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø is truly a blessing.”
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Lizandra Gomez-Ramirez
More Than I Imagined ? Lizandra Gomez-Ramirez
“I know my professors genuinely care about me and want me to exceed not only academically but as a person as well.”
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Emily Grooms
More Than I Imagined ? Emily Grooms
“The faculty in the psychology department pushed me to be the best I could be.”
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Brian Hinkley
More Than I Imagined ? Brian Hinkley
“The music faculty do so much for every individual student, both in the public eye and behind the scenes.”
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Trang Jenny Ho
More Than I Imagined ? Trang Jenny Ho
“Never be afraid to fall; the people here will help you get up.”
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Michael Hoekstra
More Than I Imagined ? Michael Hoekstra
“The sense of community that Augie creates is so special that it¡¯s hard to let go.”
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Raven Hoffman
More Than I Imagined ? Raven Hoffman
“I have grown so in love with the Quad Cities.”
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Carli Hogan
More Than I Imagined ? Carli Hogan
“I truly believe I would not have achieved my goal of attending dental school if I had not transferred to Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø.”
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Anne Hopkins
More Than I Imagined ? Anne Hopkins
“Through lacrosse, school, internships and more, I have learned a lot about myself.”
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Karina Huerta
More Than I Imagined ? Karina Huerta
“There are a lot of wonderful people at Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø who want to help you with your goals.”
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Hussam Ibrahim
More Than I Imagined ? Hussam Ibrahim
“Faculty members are understanding, especially with international students.”
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