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!

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Matthew Roche
“Å·ÖÞ±ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø has so many opportunities and resources on and off campus for students.”Read More

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Michael Rogers
“Å·ÖÞ±ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø really allows you to do it all.”Read More

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Chris Saladin
“Augie provided me with an incredible support system that has held me up when times have gotten tough and shaped me into a better person. ”Read More

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Colette Salinas
“The first time I visited, all the students were so friendly, and I felt so at home!”Read More

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Colton Schulenberg
“Last year was a great year because I received an internship and job offer from a great company.”Read More

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Nicolette Sliwa
“I was first attracted to Augie by the 3:4 program with the University of Illinois Å·ÖÞ±ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø of Veterinary Medicine, which turned out to be a great opportunity.”Read More

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Dominick Sullivan
“I will definitely miss being around all the great people at Å·ÖÞ±ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø.”Read More

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Abby Thomson
“I am planning to pursue a career in data science, something I didn¡¯t know existed when I came to Å·ÖÞ±ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø!”Read More

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Matthew Tuttle-Timm
“I will miss everything about Å·ÖÞ±ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø.”Read More

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Haylee E. Walker
“I will forever be grateful for everything my sorority has given me over the years.”Read More

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Kelsey West
“I¡¯ve made so many friends here and met so many genuinely incredible people.”Read More

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Brenna Whisler
“It¡¯s so nice to walk to class and see countless people you know and countless people you don¡¯t know who still smile at you.”Read More

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Kyle Zeberlein
“My professors were always willing to put in extra time.”Read More

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Hilary Timmerman
“Augie has molded me into the strong-willed and passionate person I am today.”Read More

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?Rachel Akmakjian
“Four years ago, I had no idea I would be as far as I am now. I was completely unaware of the extent to which my experiences and the friends I have made would sculpt me to be the person I am today.”Read More

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?Ginny Aumann
“Get to know the Quad Cities and all the local coffee shops, restaurants and events they have to offer. Å·ÖÞ±ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø up later than you intended hanging out with your friends.”Read More

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?Mike Baugh
“I've had the privilege to work with some incredible people in both the classroom and my work experiences with Deere & Company and PricewaterhouseCoopers.”Read More

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?Andrew Beveroth
“Every step along the way, whether an accomplishment or a setback, someone from the Å·ÖÞ±ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø community has been there to support and encourage me.”Read More

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?Emma Bowman
“The experiences that Augie provides its students, in and out of the classroom, intentionally and unintentionally, are unique experiences that I am positive I could have only had at Augie. ”Read More

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?Sarah Bromberger
“We made our way through Osaka, Kyoto, Hakone and Tokyo, getting to play with a few of Japan¡¯s phenomenal ensembles. The entire trip was itself a peak experience, a life-changing experience that I will never forget.”Read More

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?Becky Brosch
“Thanks to wonderful opportunities through studying abroad in Brazil and Ghana and an internship at the Texas Medical Center, I realized my passion for global health development.”Read More

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?Jessica Campbell
“Augie does a great job at helping you build your r¨¦sum¨¦, interview skills, confidence, and teaching you how to grow as a professional.”Read More

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?Nelly Cheboi
“Professors made it their job to nurture talent I never knew I had and get me excited by my future in computer science.”Read More

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?Kyle Cluver
“Teaching should never be taken lightly, and if you do, then you are in the wrong major.”Read More