Hoos First Look is built on the foundation of diversity and student-self governance, in hopes of creating an awareness and understanding of socioeconomic differences in the University. As of now, there is a scarcity in recruiting socioeconomically underrepresented high school students and preparing them to apply to the University of Virginia. To bridge this gap, we have created Hoos First Look.
Hoos First Look’s objective is to show more high achieving, low-income/first-generation high school students that getting into a great public university is attainable. To do this, we are offering two opportunities to participate via a virtual and in-person cohort. The virtual cohort will receive programming via Zoom and is open to all applicants regardless of residency. The in-person cohort will visit Grounds (UVA’s campus) for programming and is open to Virginia residents only. Both cohorts will receive the same overall information. Our program would take place in the fall. Our program dates for the in-person cohort and the virtual cohort has not been finalized yet.
Upon acceptance, each student in the virtual and in-person cohorts will be matched with a current UVA student who will serve as a mentor for the student, keeping in contact with them over the summer and answering any questions they may have leading up to the program. The mentor will also be available to answer any remaining questions after the program as needed.
Take a look at what the program schedule was like for the Fall of 2024!
Kelly Wai is a rising third-year student from Virginia Beach, Virginia majoring in Neuroscience and on the pre-med track, along with a minor in Computer Science. In addition to HFL, she is is a supervisor for Ceramics Club, a part of Challah for Hunger, and is involved in research. In her free time, Kelly loves drawing, reading, and playi
Kelly Wai is a rising third-year student from Virginia Beach, Virginia majoring in Neuroscience and on the pre-med track, along with a minor in Computer Science. In addition to HFL, she is is a supervisor for Ceramics Club, a part of Challah for Hunger, and is involved in research. In her free time, Kelly loves drawing, reading, and playing badminton.
University of Virginia Class of 2027
Hometown: Virginia Beach, Virginia
Major: Neuroscience, pre-med
Minor: Computer Science
Vinith is a rising third-year student from Centreville, Virginia majoring in Data Science with a minor in Statistics. In addition to HFL, he serves as the Technology Chair for Chak De Cville, is a representative on the Student Alumni Council, and a committee member for the Undergraduate Research Network. He is also involved in research an
Vinith is a rising third-year student from Centreville, Virginia majoring in Data Science with a minor in Statistics. In addition to HFL, he serves as the Technology Chair for Chak De Cville, is a representative on the Student Alumni Council, and a committee member for the Undergraduate Research Network. He is also involved in research and serves as a P2L Coach for Calculus 1. In his free time, Vinith enjoys playing basketball and spikeball, going to the gym for weightlifting and calisthenics, and spending time with friends.
University of Virginia Class of 2027
Hometown: Centreville, Virginia
Major: Data Science
Minor: Statistics
Zarah Ford is a rising fourth-year from Warrenton, Virginia. She is Kinesiology Major and minoring in Biology. Outside of HFL, she is member of Best Buddies, Women in Medicine Initiatives, Chaarg, and volunteers at Madison House. She loves embroidery, painting, and sports.
University of Virginia Class of 2026
Hometown: Warrenton, Virgina
Major: Kinesiology, Pre-Medicine
Minor: Biology
Lulia Beyene is a rising third-year from Fairfax Station, Virginia, and she plans on majoring in Biology on the pre-dental track. Outside of HFL, she is in the Biology Society, ,B.W.I.S.E and is a research assistant. In her free time, she enjoys reading and working out.
University of Virginia Class of 2027
Hometown: Fairfax Station, Virginia
Major: Biology, pre-dental
Kaylyn Luppino is a rising third-year student from Virginia Beach, Virginia majoring in Biology with a minor in Psychology on the pre-med track. In addition to HFL, she volunteers with Ranger's Refuge at Gallastar Equine Center through Madison House. In her free time, Kaylyn enjoys thrifting, reading, and lounging in the sun!
University of
Kaylyn Luppino is a rising third-year student from Virginia Beach, Virginia majoring in Biology with a minor in Psychology on the pre-med track. In addition to HFL, she volunteers with Ranger's Refuge at Gallastar Equine Center through Madison House. In her free time, Kaylyn enjoys thrifting, reading, and lounging in the sun!
University of Virginia Class of 2027
Hometown: Virginia Beach, Virginia
Major: Biology, pre-med
Guadalupe Monroy-Flores is a 4th year studying Youth and Social Innovation. She is from Charlottesville Virginia, and also a first generation college student. Outside of HFL currently, she is doing internship with the Southwood Boys and Girls Club. Guadalupe is a Piedmont scholar. She is involved with community outreach, and engagement a
Guadalupe Monroy-Flores is a 4th year studying Youth and Social Innovation. She is from Charlottesville Virginia, and also a first generation college student. Outside of HFL currently, she is doing internship with the Southwood Boys and Girls Club. Guadalupe is a Piedmont scholar. She is involved with community outreach, and engagement as Director for QSU at UVA.
University of Virginia Class of 2025
Hometown: Charlottesville, Virginia
Major: Youth and Social Innovation
Although this organization has members who are University of Virginia students and may have University employees associated or engaged in its activities and affairs, the organization is not a part of or an agency of the University. It is a separate and independent organization, which is responsible for and manages its own activities and affairs. The University does not direct, supervise or control the organization and is not responsible for the organization’s contracts, acts or omissions.
Hoos First Look does not restrict its membership, programs, or activities on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity, marital status, military status (which includes active duty members, reserve service members and dependents), national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information, absent an approved petition to restrict to Student Affairs.
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