Student Testimonials

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Tyler, from Lawrenceville, Illinois, came to Oakdale as a freshman in high school. At Oakdale he found a group of people he considers a second family. Here are his words:

“I had heard that boarding school was horrible. In 2008, I was terrified to go. At my graduation four years later, I didn’t want to leave. I have completely changed my life around from being a problem student to being college-bound with a full ride scholarship! Oakdale can help anyone who wants to be helped!

 All of Oakdale is amazing. It looks pretty crazy and in the middle of nowhere but the reality is, it is an amazing place! Let yourself go and work hard and live for God!

 The dorms are a great place for students to gain confidence. As a freshmen at OCA, I was a shy student, or so I thought. As I began to attend OCA, my dorm deans and fellow students encouraged me in many ways. They helped push me to better grades and they also helped me to become more outgoing. I have always appreciated the men who headed the dorm. The dorms are filled with staff that love the students and have personal relationships with them.

 Oakdale Christian Academy is like a huge family. Each student gets a unique opportunity to see different aspects of families and the many ways we can choose to interact with others.  I have learned so much about what it means to be a Christian. God has really worked through Oakdale and the people there to help me be a better person. Oakdale is a motivating place as well as one that will push you to do the right thing.”