A message from previous Summer Stipend Winner, Lynanne Hodges:

Hello everyone,

You may or may not know me.  My name is Lynanne Hodges and I'm a 2006 graduate of CNU's Honor Program.  I'm now pursuing a masters degree at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville.

I just wanted to tell you what a wonderful opportunity the research stipends are.  I applied for one of these stipends and was able to conduct some very exciting research involving Australian Aborigine teenagers in Sydney and Alice Springs, Australia.  I had a great time traveling and meeting new people while learning about a culture other than my own.

A great perk to this is the opportunity to present and possibly even publish your findings.  I presented at two conferences following my research, which really prepared me for my future as a graduate student.  In addition, having this experience on my resume has really opened a lot of doors for me as I continue to pursue my advanced degrees.  People constantly ask me questions about my research and are fascinated by the opportunity I had.

I strongly encourage you to consider applying.  Please don't hesitate to e-mail me if you have questions about my experience. Also, if you are interested in a really big trip like mine was...consider seeking out additional grants from your academic department or the study abroad office.  There are so many resources available if you only seek them out.  Good luck to all who do apply!

CNU Love,
Lynanne Hodges