Scholar Spotlight: Phillip Wainright

Philip Wainright

•2012 Graduate
•Phi Beta Kapa•President, Tech Hip Hop Dance Team

I chose to become a member of the honors program because I like to challenge myself intellectually.

Growing up, I liked imagining overcoming great obstacles and solving difficult problems. Now, as I mature into adulthood, that translates into striving to achieve as much as I can. It doesn't suit me to just do what is required and coast by. I'd have to admit that in the beginning I was unsure if I was smart enough for the honors program but now that I have completed it, I can be proud of my own efforts and achievements.

Thank you, Texas Tech Honors College!

Scholar Spotlight: Neil Hester

Hometown: Lubbock, Texas

Major: Psychology major with Highest Honors

Neil worked as an undergraduate research assistant for two years: one year in a child clinical psychology lab, and one year in a social psychology lab. He has also served a as a First Year Experience Mentor for the past two years, and is currently finishing his work as the Lead Mentor of the program (which, according to him, is “the best job ever”).

Neil recently finished his Honors Thesis, entitled “Religious Anti-Gay Messages’ Effect on Attitudes toward Sexual and Religious Groups,” and he also serves as an Ambassador for the Honors College.

Next fall, Neil plans on applying to Ph.D. programs for social psychology while also taking graduate classes, continuing research, and completing his year as a mentor.

Honors Alumnus Julie Meadows in Malaysia

 

Julie shaking hand with the Malaysian Prime Minister Najib

Honors graduate Julie Meadows has been accepted as a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant in Malaysia. She arrived in Kuala Lampur last month for training and is now in the town of Marang to begin teaching. We at the Honors College are excited to hear all about Julie's adventures!

Here is information on how to apply for a Fulbright: http://us.fulbrightonline.org/home.html

For more information on the Fulbright program and how to apply talk to Dr. Mark McGinley in the Honors College.