i am so glad i decided to come here! all of the professors have doctorates and so far they have genuinely cared about my education. the campus is absolutely gorgeous.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
try to be relaxed for your admissions interview. you want to show the interviewer the real you, not the stressed-out, nervous version of yourself.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
because it is a liberal arts school, augustana tries to challenge its students to try a little of everything. this can be difficult, especially because every student has different strengths and weaknesses. the college has high standards for ap credit, so most students do not test out of requirements.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
the residence halls are not very large, but this helps to create a strong community environment. many people form families away from home with the other students on their floors.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
the college does a good job of including a variety of options for most tastes at every meal, although the vegetarian and vegan options can be limited. most of the food comes from nearby farms, due to the college's participation in farm2fork.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
there is a lively greek system and plenty of intermural competitions at augie. also, the office of student activities puts on various events each week including musicians, comedians, movies, bingo, and others.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
augustana does a good job of awarding scholarships for a variety of accomplishments and skills, so the sticker price is not really all that scary. for the quality of education that a person recieves and the memories that will surely be made, it is worth the financial cost.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
there is rumored to be a ghost named chauncey in the andreen residence hall. if a couple kisses under the bell tower, they are fated to get married. the olin staircase is a set of 110 stairs outside and is the quickest and most tiring way to get from upper to lower campus or vice-versa.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
augustana college is great for students looking for a strong sense of community.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
the office of student activities is great at helping to start student organizations. so far, there are over two hundred, which is impressive considering there are less than 2,500 students in attendance. as long as there is genuine interest in a club by at least ten students, the college will support it.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
augie does not support a national greek system, so all of the fraternities and sororities are private. this means that the entrance fees are less expensive and that rush is done in a different manner and takes place after winter break.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
the workers at the office of public safety do a good job of attending to students' safety needs. every time an incidence report is filed, an email is sent to all staff and students, so everyone is aware of possible threat.
i am so glad i decided to come here! all of the professors have doctorates and so far they have genuinely cared about my education. the campus is absolutely gorgeous.
try to be relaxed for your admissions interview. you want to show the interviewer the real you, not the stressed-out, nervous version of yourself.
because it is a liberal arts school, augustana tries to challenge its students to try a little of everything. this can be difficult, especially because every student has different strengths and weaknesses. the college has high standards for ap credit, so most students do not test out of requirements.
the residence halls are not very large, but this helps to create a strong community environment. many people form families away from home with the other students on their floors.
the college does a good job of including a variety of options for most tastes at every meal, although the vegetarian and vegan options can be limited. most of the food comes from nearby farms, due to the college's participation in farm2fork.
there is a lively greek system and plenty of intermural competitions at augie. also, the office of student activities puts on various events each week including musicians, comedians, movies, bingo, and others.
augustana does a good job of awarding scholarships for a variety of accomplishments and skills, so the sticker price is not really all that scary. for the quality of education that a person recieves and the memories that will surely be made, it is worth the financial cost.
there is rumored to be a ghost named chauncey in the andreen residence hall. if a couple kisses under the bell tower, they are fated to get married. the olin staircase is a set of 110 stairs outside and is the quickest and most tiring way to get from upper to lower campus or vice-versa.
augustana college is great for students looking for a strong sense of community.
the office of student activities is great at helping to start student organizations. so far, there are over two hundred, which is impressive considering there are less than 2,500 students in attendance. as long as there is genuine interest in a club by at least ten students, the college will support it.
augie does not support a national greek system, so all of the fraternities and sororities are private. this means that the entrance fees are less expensive and that rush is done in a different manner and takes place after winter break.
the workers at the office of public safety do a good job of attending to students' safety needs. every time an incidence report is filed, an email is sent to all staff and students, so everyone is aware of possible threat.