Augustana College

Augustana College

Rock Island, IL, USA
Private
4 Year

Sara's Review

Review of Augustana College

Do you have any tips for prospective students?

Don't be afraid to talk to your professors, in fact they love it. Augsutana is a small school and so professors are more than willing to help you when you are struggling in their class. Along with that, they will notice if you are gone due to the small class sizes, so don't just skip class because you don't feel like going.

Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?

Classes can be pretty tough at Augustana, but that is because they want you to succeed in your future in career. After graduating you will be more than prepared to enter the work force in your area of study.

Describe the dorm life at your college.

Augustana has five different dorms to choose from and they are kept in good condition. An extra bonus is that internet connection is provided at all the dorms.

Describe the food and dining at your college.

The dining center has a variety of good food, but the meal plan is severely over priced and required for first and second year students.

What’s there to do for fun at your college?

Augustana provides all sorts of free activities for students to attend for free throughout the school year, from sports games, to movie nights, to bingo. You can always find something to do without the week without having to spend a dime.

Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?

Augustana is very expensive compared to a lot of other college's, but remember it's both a liberal arts college and a private college. The experience that you would get here at Augustana is a lot different than you would get at a public school and it's well worth your money!

Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

The place that everybody loves to go at Augustana is Whitey's. If you haven't gone to Whitey's before going here make sure to check it out!

Which types of students will excel at your college?

This school is great for students who are willing to work hard to get where they want to be. The programs can be vigorous, but it is well worth it.

Are you involved in any clubs or activities?

There is such a variety of clubs on campus that is impossible not to find a group you like. From business club to Quidditch (that game they play in Harry Potter), we have it all.

Are you involved in any clubs or activities?

Greek life is a huge thing at Augie, though no one will pressure you into joining if you don't want to. We have seven social fraternities and seven social sororities along with multiple national groups, so there's a place for everyone to fit in.

How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?

Augustana provides lots of services to help keep its students safe. Every night there is a car service called aces that will drive you around campus (for free) if you don't feel safe walking alone. If you do decide to walk alone there are blue poles throughout the campus that have a button you can push for help if you need help or feel unsafe. Finally, Augustana has its own personal public safety officers that are here to help keep the campus safe.