Brianna Vargas is a recipient of ACHS’s Adult Skills Scholarship. ACHS offers a $1,000 tuition scholarship to up to 10 students annually. Scholarship recipients are selected based on their proven academic success, outstanding recommendation letters, and a demonstrated dedication to the holistic health field.
Why Brianna Chose ACHS
Brianna chose to attend ACHS because of the impressive classes and curriculum available. She dedicated considerable time to researching the leading schools offering herbal medicine courses and found that ACHS was among the few providing a degree with a specialized track in herbal medicine. She has already earned a Certificate in Herbal Studies, an Associate of Applied Science in Integrative Health Sciences (formerly CAM) with Herbal Medicine Specialization Track Degree, and a Diploma in Herbal Studies. The Adult Skills Scholarship will help Brianna to now earn her Bachelor of Science in Integrative Health Sciences with Herbal Medicine Specialization Track while alleviating some of the financial burden of her educational path. This will allow her to focus more in school and worry less about the costs.
In addition to program offerings, another priority for Brianna was the ability to attend online courses, and she greatly valued ACHS’s accreditation by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC). This has allowed her to successfully manage her busy personal, work, and educational paths efficiently.
Connecting with a Global Community
Brianna enjoys the opportunity to connect with classmates from around the world, building meaningful educational relationships and engaging with like-minded individuals. These connections also provide her with the chance to learn from her classmates’ diverse perspectives. ACHS enables Brianna to work at her own pace and on a flexible schedule. She dedicates time each evening to focus on her studies, ensuring she can fully commit to her coursework.
Brianna believes “The people we meet in life and the things we all go through happen for a reason. I believe we are constantly given life lessons through our experiences and the people we cross paths with. There is beauty in being open- minded and expanding our knowledge in trying to understand the world, embracing new opportunities, fostering genuine connections, and learning and growing from diverse perspectives.”
Tips for Aspiring Students
Brianna’s top advice for aspiring students starting their educational journey is to stay organized and create a consistent routine. With her busy schedule, she depends on her planner to keep track of key deadlines, assignments, and school-related tasks. She emphasizes that having a routine helps seamlessly incorporate coursework into daily life while maintaining a healthy balance across all commitments.
Finding Passion in Holistic Health
Brianna would like to thank ACHS and all the faculty for all the support she has received over the years. ACHS has helped her achieve an amazing career at the nutraceutical company Premier Research Labs as a Lab Technician 2. She gets to work directly with various botanicals that are formulated into finished supplemental products, execute tests, analyze samples, and report the results to ensure the materials meet internal and external regulations. ACHS has helped Brianna unlock her passion in learning about the science of beneficial herbs and spices. She brings that knowledge to Premier Research Labs where she is proud to work in a culture that is centered around health and wellness.
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