A lot is going to happen between now and the time you graduate.
Collect and curate it all in one place. A digital portfolio provides a multi-dimensional place where you can reflect on and connect your learning across campus and semesters. It archives narrative reflection or documents of your learning (e.g., awards, supervisor evaluations, faculty letters of recommendation) that you can use to demonstrate your competence when you apply for jobs or graduate school.
At some point in the future— for instance, a future job or graduate school interview — you'll be asked to share the story of your Augustana education. What narrative will you share? If you use an eportfolio, your stories will be coherent, compelling, and concise. Take time during your internship, courses, or campus engagement to reflect thoughtfully on what you're doing and learning to track your progress, identify assumptions, and set future goals. Reflection also makes your learning more visible and relevant, which increases your motivation. In short, these reflective practices transform you into a lifelong learner and leader.