{"id":102,"date":"2023-08-17T12:38:15","date_gmt":"2023-08-17T19:38:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/new-foundation-dev\/?page_id=102"},"modified":"2026-04-30T08:25:45","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T15:25:45","slug":"student-stories-roneel-naidu","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/foundation\/support-bc-students\/student-stories\/student-stories-roneel-naidu\/","title":{"rendered":"Student Stories: Roneel Naidu"},"content":{"rendered":"
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An Interview with BC Alum Roneel Naidu<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Roneel is a Radiologic Technologist at Overlake Medical Center & Clinics. He earned his AA in Radiologic Technology at Bellevue College.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prior to enrolling in courses at BC, what was your educational background and\/or profession?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prior to enrolling at Bellevue College, I was a high school student at Oliver M. Hazen High School. During my senior year, when I turned 18, I worked at a Red Robin to save up money for school and also volunteered in the emergency room at Overlake Medical Center to help get my foot in the door in the medical field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What prompted you to come to BC and choose the coursework you pursued?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I heard Bellevue College had an exceptional Radiologic Technology program while volunteering at Overlake, where I stumbled upon some technologists who told me that Bellevue College\u2019s programs were top-notch and that getting into the program was going to be difficult but well worth it. So, from that, I determined that I had to do well in my prerequisites to get into the program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How has your experience at BC enriched your personal\/professional life?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

My experience at Bellevue College was impactful. Being so young and getting into a professional program made me grow up fast. It made me realize if you truly want something nobody is going to hand it to you, you yourself have to go out and get it. My experience was eye-opening, and I wouldn\u2019t trade it for anything else \u2013 it helped me grow up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During your time at BC, did you participate in extracurricular activities on campus?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019m still presently finishing some classes at Bellevue College, and I have plans to finish my BAS program. But, during the Radiologic Technology program, I was the President of the Collimator Club. We hosted fundraisers, hosted a picnic celebration and held a graduation party for the technologists’ graduation ceremony.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When not in the classroom, was there a spot on campus you enjoyed going to? If so, what made that space enjoyable?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Besides being in the classroom, I enjoyed two spots \u2013 in the cafeteria there would always be something new, from people playing video games to someone playing the piano that is set up. It\u2019s always something new, which is why I always enjoy going there to grab a bite to eat. Another great spot I enjoyed was the couches and chairs in the T Building; it was a great place to sit and relax for a bit or to get some last-minute reviewing\/studying in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you have a most memorable professor or course?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

During prerequisites for the Radiologic Technology program, I had to take Anatomy & Physiology 241 & 242. I took these classes with Professor Dennis Gorsuch. There were only about eight people in my class. Dennis was the best professor I\u2019ve ever seen. He took his time with the students, and, no matter what, he was always available for questions. I also became his TA in Anatomy & Physiology 241.<\/p>\n\n\n

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How do you use your experiences at BC to make an impact in our community today?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I use my experiences at Bellevue College to impact our community in a positive way. I\u2019ve learned that no matter what the situation is to not get stressed out and get frustrated because if I do that, things will only get worse. Having learned those skills helps me in the field of Radiology because it is a stressful environment sometimes, but we work swiftly and calmly to get the task done and completed to the best of our abilities. We are proud to provide our best work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What kind of impacts would you like donors to know they have when they support opportunities at BC?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I have to say thank you to the donors. I\u2019m sure they hear \u201cthank you\u201d a lot, but truly, you help give students the opportunity to receive an education. That is quite remarkable to me. By helping me through a scholarship, you helped my parents see me achieve the goal of becoming a Radiologic Technologist. My parents came to the US from Fiji with very little. Donors have aided me in earning my degree. I continue to work hard to achieve more, and I continue to strive for success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What value do you see BC, as a whole organization, has to our region?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I see that Bellevue College has a great community. Everyone seems to know everyone. It\u2019s becoming a larger campus and while people seem to be busy, you can always get a smile or hello from someone walking to their class. Bellevue College has a great atmosphere and campus vibe, and that\u2019s hard to find within different schools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How do you give back to your community?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I like to give back to my community. I donate some of my earnings to a Hindu temple my parents have been going to, since I\u2019m able to afford more things now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why is it important to give back to your community?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

While volunteering I notice I feel so uplifted. It feels great to help the greater community. A simple act of kindness can go a long way in someone\u2019s eyes \u2013 helping an elderly man to his car, or helping patients with their bags. The joy I get is something I won\u2019t forget, and they won\u2019t forget either. I\u2019m big on karma, so do well to others and believe things will be good to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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More Student Stories<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Hear from other BC students and alumni, like Nancy<\/a>, Katie<\/a> and Jialiang (David)<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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