School of Allied Health Professions

Alexander Radjagukguk grew up in Southern California. He chose to pursue undergraduate studies on the East Coast. While he was in school, his mom called and asked him to come home to help care for his elderly grandparents. He began applying to community colleges in the area to continue his studies, but eventually had to transition to caring for his grandparents full time, and did so for about five years.

After his grandfather passed away, his aunt took over care for his grandmother. Alexander was working, but friends and family encouraged him to go back to school. He felt a bit overwhelmed because so many years had passed, but decided to move forward with his undergraduate studies. He started taking classes at a local community college to help him decide on a profession. With the help of an academic coach, he applied and was accepted to Loma Linda University School of Allied Health Professions for the bachelor of science in nuclear medicine program.

Alexander is so grateful to be attending Loma Linda University, and to have received scholarship support. The support of donors through the Vision 2020 campaign has enabled Alexander to pursue a career in healthcare. Having the opportunity to achieve his longtime aspiration is deeply meaningful to him.