Student Stories

“I have always felt there is a special closeness in the Northwestern community.”

“I am grateful for the scholarships I have received. I would have never been able to afford school without the financial assistance.”

“While transferring from my last school, I faced what I thought was the end-all; but standing in the shadows and what became my saving grace was Northwestern Oklahoma State University.”

“I never thought that in coming to college I would grow so much as a person and as a leader. I have had amazing people who have poured into me.”

“I had amazing nurses during my time at St. Jude. The impact they had on me encouraged me to go into the nursing field.”

“I’m thankful for the Mass Communication program at Northwestern. And I’m excited for this upcoming experience that will help me grow and prepare for what’s next.”

“I am thankful for my time at Northwestern and all of the support I have received”

“I credit my family for the inspiration and motivation to push forward. Beyond them, I have been blessed with faculty at Northwestern who have always been there to help me through any challenge. Throughout my time as an athlete, coaches have seen potential in me that I hadn’t seen yet. They pushed me to a level I didn’t realize I could achieve.”

“The Northwestern college experience has helped me create a better work ethic and I have learned to be more independent. Northwestern has encouraged me to seek opportunities on and off campus.”

“I am grateful for the MBA program and all the work the university put in to making this program possible.”

“Everyone at Northwestern is extremely helpful and I’m not sure where I would be without the support.”

“I’m so proud of myself for accomplishing this dream,” shared Miller. It’s very humbling. I feel such a deep sense of gratefulness for this school.”

“Every day is a new day. Go after it.”

“The people are what make Northwestern special. Faculty and staff are rooting for you to succeed.”

“Attending college here has encouraged me to share the value of education with others, which I will do through my future career as a teacher.”

“I want to give back to others in the same ways so much has been given to me.”

"I am incredibly proud of the work I've put into my education."

“I have enjoyed every aspect of college here at NWOSU. I love the atmosphere where everyone knows everyone. This place feels like home.”

“I am so grateful to call NWOSU home. I knew the second I walked into the Agriculture Department I had found where I belonged.”

"Being a student at Northwestern has completely changed my life."

"My experience at Northwestern has been unforgettable."

"The education I received at Northwestern was the most thorough that it could have possibly been."

“I am an 8th-generation farmer and want to continue that legacy."

“I have had a very positive experience at Northwestern."

"Our professors want to see us succeed."

"I like science and would like to play a role in helping others."

"The community and the atmosphere that university professors and staff have created are unmatched. "

“I want to do something that matters."

"My experience at Northwestern will be one I will never forget."

"Enrolling at Northwestern turned out to be one of the best decisions I could have made."

“The medical field is a thriving industry that will always need nurses. I love being able to impact others’ lives, and what better way than when it comes to their health.”

"As a first generation college student, Northwestern made me feel at home."

“I’ve always had to overcome barriers when it comes to my education,”

"The relationships I've made at Northwestern have convinced me to stay and continue pursuing my education here."

"Northwestern, a place where I've found my voice and have grown so much as a musician"

"I wanted to find a direction for my life and I chose to become a psychology major. It is one of the best decisions I've ever made."

"I'm in the right place here at Northwestern."

"I'm really passionate about being involved on campus."