Ouachita Stories

Whether finishing your last semester of college, leaving your new freshman friends or just somewhere in between, saying goodbye to Ouachita at the end of a semester often makes you thankful for the friends and experiences that you have been blessed with. Take a look at some of our favorite posts as the fall 2016 semester came to an end.

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Ouachita, you gave me a lot of good things and you prepared me for even greater ones. I'll miss you, but bring on the next adventure! #nomorepapers #peaceoutarkadelphia

A photo posted by Madison Foster (@lilfosty911) on Dec 16, 2016 at 4:44pm PST

The past 4.5 years at Ouachita have been absolutely incredible! I knew I'd go to Ouachita my whole life, and my experience couldn't have been better! I couldn't be more thankful for everything I got to do in making memories and my best friends! Ouachita grew me spiritually, intellectually, socially, and physically. I'll always look back at my time and know that God was present and shaped me to who I am today! Thank you, Ouachita.

A photo posted by Jordan Sharp (@jordansharp75) on Dec 17, 2016 at 8:55am PST

Thanks for the mems OBU. Now onto the next chapter ✌?

A photo posted by Shelby Sutton (@shelby_sue093) on Dec 16, 2016 at 4:20pm PST

First off , Thank you Lord. Secondly, it's a honor to be apart of your plan as your child. My ability was my stepping stone for this moment. I wanted something different and it started mentally , my mindset differed from many. Where I'm from things weren't promised, not even a long life. The route, the trap took away some of my loves watching me now. I will never forget where I come from no matter how bad it may be, it has shaped me...Thank you Ouachita for this opportunity for a challenging education and loving support. I love you all.

A photo posted by Ke'Vontae Pope ♠♣ (@_keepdrippin1) on Dec 16, 2016 at 7:17am PST

Yesterday I finished one more chapter in my life, and man, what a journey! For the past one week my heart was extremely heavy because I knew it that my time to say goodbye was about to come, however, what this group of people did for me was indescribable. I never thought that I was able to receive so much love as I received from them! Going to college in a whole different country, facing a different culture and language, having to stay away from your family might seem extremely scary, but if you have the group of people that I had by your side, this will become the best journey of your life! It was hard for me to say bye to each one of them, because they impacted my life tremendously! They are my family, my sisters and brothers, those that drove me insane, but also who gave me the best memories so far! I prefer to believe that this wasn't a goodbye but a "see you soon"! Thank you for loving me, for encouraging, supporting and motivating me! Thanks for always putting a smile on my face, for picking me up every time I fell, and for showing me that girl who left everything in Brazil four years ago is capable of doing great things! I love y'all so much, and wherever I go, I will always have a piece of y'all with me!! See you in May! ❤️

A photo posted by Camila Ferreira (@ferreiracamila08) on Dec 15, 2016 at 1:43pm PST

After 3.5 years of N studying here & four months of calling it our home, today we officially left Arkadelphia, Arkansas. Nathan's being at Ouachita brought with it the realization that we wanted to get married freshman year, lots of growing apart as well as together in the nearly 250 miles that separated us for three years and eventually the first place we called "home" together. There were times I strongly disliked this place, as it took N away from me, but now I cannot even find the words to describe how thankful I am for it and the way the Lord used Ouachita in both mine and Nathan's lives. So, thank you OBU for teaching Nathan so well and being a pretty beautiful home away from home. (& congrats on finishing college, my love!!!) #TheAnthonyAdventure

A photo posted by Reagan Anthony (@rk.anthony) on Dec 15, 2016 at 1:45pm PST

Spending my last night with my best girl. Thanks for being my roomie for 2 years and putting up with me always talking in my sleep, my constant jumpiness, and jumping on your bed like a dog to wake you up in the morning. Don't worry, I can find more ways to annoy you next year, even though we will only be sharing a bathroom. Ilysmg Jimmy. Oh, and have you seen my eye mask¿?

A photo posted by Logan Turner (@loganeturner11) on Dec 14, 2016 at 10:11pm PST

Where do I even begin? From the very beginning I was so thankful that you two opened up your home and arms to me. You two have been such a constant source of encouragement and support this semester and I know I couldn't have made it without y'all. I never thought two people could be so open to me and my obsession with giraffes, but we all know y'all are gonna miss them more than me? but seriously, thank you so much for the dinner dates and long night talks waaaaaay past y'all's bedtime (grandmas)!!!! I can't wait to start Wednesday night tradition next semester, because y'all aren't getting rid of me that easy? love ya crazy girls with all my heart???

A photo posted by Jessica McCauley (@jessiimacc) on Dec 14, 2016 at 3:17pm PST

These are my people. We are all very different but we all want to help people. Thankful for Biomed family

A photo posted by JJ Askins (@askins.all.them.questions) on Dec 13, 2016 at 6:32am PST

A few days left and a whole lot of see you laters to come. Thankful for the Ouachita days.

A photo posted by Anna Holcomb (@annaholcomb11) on Dec 10, 2016 at 3:36pm PST

These people, #chapeltweet, and Snowball are the real reason everybody is missing OBU right now

A photo posted by JJ Askins (@askins.all.them.questions) on Dec 17, 2016 at 9:52am PST

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