Around Town

Where to start! The bus service, if you show them your student ID, will take you anywhere in the Quad Cities for free! That's a VIP access to countless amount of restaurants, bowling alleys, museums, parks, and other attractions! Not to mention the fact that we're only like two minutes away from the Mississippi River.

There are both Greek and non-Greek parties on campus, and plenty of little shops such as antique stores, coffee shops, and restaurants to keep the average student occupied. Transportation to places further away is slow unless you own a car, at least for a big city girl like myself.

There's always a sporting event, club meeting, or performance to go to! The Quad Cities area is full of great things to do, and the public transportation system is amazing. Just show your ID and you ride for free! The buses take you to your regular stores that you'd have at home, as well as a mall and the District. Definitely worth checking out!

They screen many movies and there are fun coffee shops to go to. If you go across the river into Davenport, it's more fun.

They have friday events, movie events, lots of clubs to join, and other fun activities. I haven't gotten to go to my first homecoming but it sounds pretty cool. Also walking around is great.

Every week, the Office of Student Activities (OSA) has fun activities/things to do on campus. There are comedy shows, movies, games, and other special events. Also, fraternity parties are thrown on weekends.

Get involved with clubs and athletic teams on campus. Explore the quad cities and go for a bike ride along the Mississippi River. Go downtown and enjoy a nice lunch.

There's loads of things to do at Augie. There's a vast amount of clubs and groups that mean throughout the week and Augie is always trying to bring entertainment since we're a big part of the community. The mini movie theater that gets the movies just out of theaters and the Easter egg hunts at seven in the morning are my favorites.

There are so many groups, clubs, and teams that can do so much to help you stay fit, or social, or whatever you need. There is a musical performance almost every day done by college students or faculty. The performances are very well done and always amaze me.

Though Augustana's in the country, there is always something to do. If you are looking for a work out, there is the PepsiCo rec centre. It has a track, tennis courts, and a ton of intramural sports and classes. We are known for our strong music program, which offers jazz ensembles, choruses, and theater opportunities. Besides the standard fair of community, faith, and special interest groups, there is a large Greek system (famous for their parties). Even Rock Island offers a little flair, ranging from parks, to pools, to pool tables. Furthermore, the flora and fauna are simply breath taking and offer some great hiking opportunities.