More Than I Imagined

“I am beyond and above where I thought I would be when I first came to Augie.”

“At uedbetÌåÓý¹ÙÍø, there is always a place where you will feel included ¡ª most times it's where you least expect it.”

“I have grown more confident in myself and my abilities, and I'm just more willing overall to try new experiences.”

“I was surprised by the many opportunities to celebrate my culture.”

“I knew I wanted to major in math education and play soccer, but Augie gave me so much more than that.”

“The personalized experience is what really made Augie feel like home!”

“My mentors made my experience at uedbetÌåÓý¹ÙÍø so special.”

“I always say that professors here at Augie are family and friends.”

“Compared to other schools, uedbetÌåÓý¹ÙÍø always felt more like home when I visited.”

“The philosophy and English courses really challenged me in a way that made me think more critically about how I see the world.”

“I did not expect to form such close relationships with my professors. Back to the time when I got infected with COVID-19, Dr. Ann Ericson texted me every day asking how I was feeling.”

“My favorite experience was my trip to Bonaire with the geology department.”

“I am excited and eager to start my first teaching job.”

“As an accounting and finance major, I was able to network with many firms with Augie alumni who were willing to give me advice.”

“A special shoutout to my advisors, Dr. Schwartz and Dr. Yaschur, for also teaching me everything I need to go into journalism.”

“The Quad Cities opened its arms to me and gave me endless opportunities while at Augie.”

“I wanted to go to a good, small school near my hometown, and Augie was perfect!”

“uedbetÌåÓý¹ÙÍø's community has made a special impact on me that I will cherish forever.”

“Because of Augie, I have met people who have completely changed my life.”

“I will miss sitting in classrooms full of knowledge and passion.”

“I didn¡¯t think professors would care about making connections with each student, but I was wrong.”

“The faculty and staff are extremely knowledgeable and go out of their way to help students succeed.”

“Dr. Egan has always been a source of advice for me and constantly looked out for me, such as seeking me out for scholarship opportunities.”

“I loved that I got to take classes in different areas that guided me through deciding which majors were my best fit.”