I am a graduate of the Herbal Sciences Bachelor's of Science program, and just entered the Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine Master's of Science program. My journey at Bastyr has been enlightening and I have learned more than I could have ever possibly imagined. Bastyr provides one with the necessary skills to become a natural health practitioner in the changing world of healthcare and medicine. The medicinal herb garden and surrounding forest provide a spectacular living classroom, and provide a natural ambiance that makes pulling into campus each day a delight. I am grateful that such an institution exists.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Take as much of your science as possible before entering any of the bachelors or Masters program (biochem, anatomy, ochem, pathology, micro, etc) because it will lighten your load a ton and make for a much nicer experience.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
Be ready to dedicate you life to your studies, these are all or nothing programs.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
Amazing organic, mostly local whole food cafeteria that is affordable and oh so tasty!
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
Seattle has a variety of fun activities, from nature to nightlife, there is something for everyone. The campus itself it set in the beautiful St. Edward's State Park right on Lake Washington.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
Pricey, but worth it if you want to study natural medicine, have opportunity for research, access to outstanding resources, and have the Bastyr name attached to everything you do.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
The organic local whole Foods cafeteria, the medicinal herb garden, the amazing forest and fabulous lake. Oh and the amethyst biomat. I could go on and on, but you get the jist, this is a really special school that cares about not only the quality of education its students receive, but also their quality of life.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
People who want to serve their fellow humans and make a real impact on humanity. Healers, scientists, plant nerds, farmers, herbalists.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
5-Elements Under Two Skies
Alaska Association of Naturopathic Physicians
American Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine - Student Organization College Chapter (AAAOM-SOCC)
American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP)
American Dietetic Association & Society for Nutritional Education
American Herbalist Guild
Hoop (la) Club
Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Sports Medicine
Athena's Circle Club
Ayurvedic Club
Bastyr Acupuncture Association
Bastyr Bach Flower Remedies Club
Bastyr Baha'i Club
Bastyr Chorale
Bastyr Christian Fellowship
Bastyr for F.R.E.E. (Fundraising for Resources and an Education Endowment)
Bastyr Integrative Oncology Society
Bastyr Music Club
Bastyr Naturopathic Philosophy Club
Bastyr Supernaturals Soccer Club
Bastyr University End of Life Club
Haunted Trails
Bastyr University Society of the Arts
Bastyr Vocal Music
Bastyr's Queer Health Club
Chicken Coop Club
Crossfit Bastyr
Dance Club
Diversity Dance Club
Drainage Club
Earth BEAT (Bastyr Environmental Action Team)
French Club
FROG - Family Resource Outreach Group
Haunted Trails
Herbal Ways Club
Heroes Club
Homeopathic Association of Naturopathic Physicians (HANP)
Hoop (la) Club
Intuition Club
Kale Club
Kansas Association of Naturopathic Doctors (KAND)
Karate/Martial Arts Club
Meditation Club
Multicultural Student Association of Natural Medicine
Natural Doctors International
Nature Cure Club
Naturopathic Medical Student Association (NMSA)
Naturopaths Without Borders
OncANP (Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians)
Parent Resource Center
Pediatrics Club
Polar Swimming Club
Students in Guatemala
Naturopaths Without Borders
Psychology Club
R.E.S.U.L.T.S. - A Research Journal Club
Raw to Radiant Club
Revival: Restore the Vis
Rhythm & Dance & Improvisation
Social Justice and Gender Equality (SAGE)
Spirit in Medicine Club
Sports Medicine Club
Student Advocacy Committee
Student Council
Student Midwifery Association
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I am a graduate of the Herbal Sciences Bachelor's of Science program, and just entered the Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine Master's of Science program. My journey at Bastyr has been enlightening and I have learned more than I could have ever possibly imagined. Bastyr provides one with the necessary skills to become a natural health practitioner in the changing world of healthcare and medicine. The medicinal herb garden and surrounding forest provide a spectacular living classroom, and provide a natural ambiance that makes pulling into campus each day a delight. I am grateful that such an institution exists.
Take as much of your science as possible before entering any of the bachelors or Masters program (biochem, anatomy, ochem, pathology, micro, etc) because it will lighten your load a ton and make for a much nicer experience.
Be ready to dedicate you life to your studies, these are all or nothing programs.
Amazing organic, mostly local whole food cafeteria that is affordable and oh so tasty!
Seattle has a variety of fun activities, from nature to nightlife, there is something for everyone. The campus itself it set in the beautiful St. Edward's State Park right on Lake Washington.
Pricey, but worth it if you want to study natural medicine, have opportunity for research, access to outstanding resources, and have the Bastyr name attached to everything you do.
The organic local whole Foods cafeteria, the medicinal herb garden, the amazing forest and fabulous lake. Oh and the amethyst biomat. I could go on and on, but you get the jist, this is a really special school that cares about not only the quality of education its students receive, but also their quality of life.
People who want to serve their fellow humans and make a real impact on humanity. Healers, scientists, plant nerds, farmers, herbalists.
5-Elements Under Two Skies Alaska Association of Naturopathic Physicians American Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine - Student Organization College Chapter (AAAOM-SOCC) American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP) American Dietetic Association & Society for Nutritional Education American Herbalist Guild Hoop (la) Club Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Sports Medicine Athena's Circle Club Ayurvedic Club Bastyr Acupuncture Association Bastyr Bach Flower Remedies Club Bastyr Baha'i Club Bastyr Chorale Bastyr Christian Fellowship Bastyr for F.R.E.E. (Fundraising for Resources and an Education Endowment) Bastyr Integrative Oncology Society Bastyr Music Club Bastyr Naturopathic Philosophy Club Bastyr Supernaturals Soccer Club Bastyr University End of Life Club Haunted Trails Bastyr University Society of the Arts Bastyr Vocal Music Bastyr's Queer Health Club Chicken Coop Club Crossfit Bastyr Dance Club Diversity Dance Club Drainage Club Earth BEAT (Bastyr Environmental Action Team) French Club FROG - Family Resource Outreach Group Haunted Trails Herbal Ways Club Heroes Club Homeopathic Association of Naturopathic Physicians (HANP) Hoop (la) Club Intuition Club Kale Club Kansas Association of Naturopathic Doctors (KAND) Karate/Martial Arts Club Meditation Club Multicultural Student Association of Natural Medicine Natural Doctors International Nature Cure Club Naturopathic Medical Student Association (NMSA) Naturopaths Without Borders OncANP (Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians) Parent Resource Center Pediatrics Club Polar Swimming Club Students in Guatemala Naturopaths Without Borders Psychology Club R.E.S.U.L.T.S. - A Research Journal Club Raw to Radiant Club Revival: Restore the Vis Rhythm & Dance & Improvisation Social Justice and Gender Equality (SAGE) Spirit in Medicine Club Sports Medicine Club Student Advocacy Committee Student Council Student Midwifery Association ...