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Student Experience Blogs

Get a first-hand account of life at National University through our student bloggers. Learn about classes, studying, campus life, and surrounding communities as they share their experiences with you. Follow their journeys from students to professionals.

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Andrea Otken
Doctor of Chiropractic student at our Florida campus

"I love the fact that I've found a lot of my interests supported here at NUHS. Even though I'm a bit of a 'hippie' when it comes to my approach to people and medicine, I'm deeply rooted in the sciences."

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Brad Backhaus
Doctor of Chiropractic student at our Illinois campus

"During my time working at the hospital, I realized that the traditional medical approach was not the right fit for me. NUHS was the answer to that search in that it combined some of the traditional medical approaches with that of chiropractic medicine."

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Dia Pfleger
Master of Science in Acupuncture student

"The AOM Program at National University is challenging, but we have outstanding instructors who truly care and are passionate about their students' and patients' well being, which makes my experience here at NUHS incomparable to any other university."

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Tim Ammons
Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine student

"After some research about naturopathic medicine vs. traditional western medicine along with the differences, similarities, treatment model comparison and conversations with MD friends, I decided to leave the bank and pursue a degree as a naturopathic doctor."

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Deb Cascio
Massage Therapy admissions coordinator 

Deb is the Admissions Coordinator for undergraduate degree programs and certificates. Follow her "TouchPoints" blog to stay current on the latest happenings in the world of massage therapy.

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Opening Doors: A Biomedical Science Blog
Bachelor of Biomedical Science perspectives

Notes, thoughts, news and information on the Bachelor in Biomedical Science
degree program at NUHS.

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