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OUR PURPOSE

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. Moreover, there is no fly-in program in any capacity at the University, which stands out in comparison to our peer institutions that have them in place. To bridge this gap, we have created Hoos First Look.

WHAT WILL THE WEEKEND LOOK LIKE?

Upon acceptance, each of the 20 students 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 serve as an overnight host for the student, meaning they will provide housing during the 3 days and 2 nights. 

SCHEDULE SNEAK PEAK

Take a look at the program schedule from October of 2019

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MEET THE TEAM

Co-Director, Justin Wheelock (He/Him/His)

Mentorship Co-Chair, Keltoum Laghjibi (She/Her/Hers)

Co-Director, Justin Wheelock (He/Him/His)

Justin Wheelock is a 4th year majoring in Neuroscience and minoring in Studio Art. In addition to HFL, he is the President of the National Alliance on Mental Illness at UVA, and Vice President of the Raven Society. Justin is passionate about intersectionality and advocacy work, especially in terms of healthcare justice, and plans to pursu

Justin Wheelock is a 4th year majoring in Neuroscience and minoring in Studio Art. In addition to HFL, he is the President of the National Alliance on Mental Illness at UVA, and Vice President of the Raven Society. Justin is passionate about intersectionality and advocacy work, especially in terms of healthcare justice, and plans to pursue a career as a physician-scientist. Outside of classroom and extracurricular work, Justin loves spending time with friends, making art, reading, and cooking. 


University of Virginia Class of 2023

Hometown: Luray, Virginia

Major: Neuroscience

Co-Director, Hannah So (She/Her/Hers)

Mentorship Co-Chair, Keltoum Laghjibi (She/Her/Hers)

Co-Director, Justin Wheelock (He/Him/His)

Hannah is from Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania and is a 3rd year in the College of Arts and Sciences. She is majoring in biochemistry and global public health. Outside of HFL, Hannah is a facilitator for the Asian Pacific American Leadership Training Institute under the Multicultural Student Services Office. She also plays the violin and love

Hannah is from Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania and is a 3rd year in the College of Arts and Sciences. She is majoring in biochemistry and global public health. Outside of HFL, Hannah is a facilitator for the Asian Pacific American Leadership Training Institute under the Multicultural Student Services Office. She also plays the violin and loves listening to music in her free time. Hannah was a member of the 2018 Student Cohort and loved her experience so much she joined the leadership team. 


University of Virginia Class of 2024

Hometown: Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

Major: Bichemistry & Global Public Health

Mentorship Co-Chair, Keltoum Laghjibi (She/Her/Hers)

Mentorship Co-Chair, Keltoum Laghjibi (She/Her/Hers)

Marketing Co-Chair, Stephanie Ricker (She/Her/Hers)

Double majoring in Global Public Health and Computer Science, Keltoum loves to explore new restaurants, sunbathe on the lawn and road-trip with friends. 


University of Virginia Class of 2023

Hometown: Reston, Virginia

Major: Global Public Health & Computer Science

Marketing Co-Chair, Stephanie Ricker (She/Her/Hers)

Marketing Co-Chair, Stephanie Ricker (She/Her/Hers)

Marketing Co-Chair, Stephanie Ricker (She/Her/Hers)

Stephanie is a fourth year majoring in History with a specialist concentration in Law & Society and hopes to become a lawyer. Outside of HFL, she is the president of her a cappella group, the Flying V's, a member of the cheerleading team, a fourth year trustee, and is also a brother in the pre-law fraternity. She works in the special coll

Stephanie is a fourth year majoring in History with a specialist concentration in Law & Society and hopes to become a lawyer. Outside of HFL, she is the president of her a cappella group, the Flying V's, a member of the cheerleading team, a fourth year trustee, and is also a brother in the pre-law fraternity. She works in the special collections library on grounds as an archivist assistant and likes to beat her roommates in Mario Kart and bake in her free time. She also loves the Hoos and UVA very much :)


University of Virginia Class of 2023
Hometown: Carmel, New York
Major: History - Law & Society

Marketing Co-Chair, Mansi Dhonde (She/Her/Hers)

Marketing Co-Chair, Stephanie Ricker (She/Her/Hers)

Marketing Co-Chair, Mansi Dhonde (She/Her/Hers)

Mansi Dhonde is fourth year from Newport News, Virginia. She is a Global Security and Justice hoping to attend Law School after her undergraduate years to pursue a career in immigration reform/advocacy. Outside of HFL, she regularly volunteers as a ESL tutor at Charlottesville High School and remains active in assisting her hometown’s ref

Mansi Dhonde is fourth year from Newport News, Virginia. She is a Global Security and Justice hoping to attend Law School after her undergraduate years to pursue a career in immigration reform/advocacy. Outside of HFL, she regularly volunteers as a ESL tutor at Charlottesville High School and remains active in assisting her hometown’s refugee community. She enjoys making playlists, trying new foods, and traveling. 


University of Virginia Class of 2023

Hometown: Newport News, Virginia

Major: Global Security and Justice

Selections Co-Chair, Philine Lor (She/Her/Hers)

Marketing Co-Chair, Stephanie Ricker (She/Her/Hers)

Marketing Co-Chair, Mansi Dhonde (She/Her/Hers)

Philine is a rising fourth-year from Alexandria, VA. She is majoring in Biology on the pre-Dental track. Outside of HFL, she is an active member of Madison House's Medical Service program and an Audio-Visual Assistant at Newcomb Hall. During her free time, she enjoys adventuring outdoors, going to the gym, and spending time with family an

Philine is a rising fourth-year from Alexandria, VA. She is majoring in Biology on the pre-Dental track. Outside of HFL, she is an active member of Madison House's Medical Service program and an Audio-Visual Assistant at Newcomb Hall. During her free time, she enjoys adventuring outdoors, going to the gym, and spending time with family and friends.


University of Virginia Class of 2023

Hometown: Alexandria, Virginia

Major: Biology 

Event Coordination Chair, Abril Sanchez Quiero (She/Her/Hers)

Event Coordination Chair, Abril Sanchez Quiero (She/Her/Hers)

Event Coordination Chair, Abril Sanchez Quiero (She/Her/Hers)

Abril Sanchez Quiero is a rising 3rd year in the College of Arts and Sciences. She is majoring in Biology and planning on pursuing a career in the medical field. She joined HFL her first year in Fall of 2020 as a member of Event Coordination and is now the chair of Event Coordination. In her free time she likes listening to music, watchin

Abril Sanchez Quiero is a rising 3rd year in the College of Arts and Sciences. She is majoring in Biology and planning on pursuing a career in the medical field. She joined HFL her first year in Fall of 2020 as a member of Event Coordination and is now the chair of Event Coordination. In her free time she likes listening to music, watching shows, trying out new coffee shops, and spending time with her friends.


University of Virginia Class of 2024

Hometown: Annandale, Virginia

Major: Biology

Outreach Chair, Rachel Lin

Event Coordination Chair, Abril Sanchez Quiero (She/Her/Hers)

Event Coordination Chair, Abril Sanchez Quiero (She/Her/Hers)

Rachel Lin is a 2nd-year from Fairfax, VA planning on majoring in either Commerce or Computer Science with a minor in Chinese Language & Literature. She was a part of the 2019 HFL Student Cohort and has decided to join the team as a way to give back to the FGLI community. At UVA, she is involved with VISAS, QuestBridge, Hoos Rise Together

Rachel Lin is a 2nd-year from Fairfax, VA planning on majoring in either Commerce or Computer Science with a minor in Chinese Language & Literature. She was a part of the 2019 HFL Student Cohort and has decided to join the team as a way to give back to the FGLI community. At UVA, she is involved with VISAS, QuestBridge, Hoos Rise Together, The Stall Seat Journal through UVA’s Department of Student Health and Wellness, and works for the STAR initiative under the School of Education and Human Development. During her free time, she enjoys listening to music, watching shows, playing badminton on The Lawn, and traveling!!


University of Virginia Class of 2025

Hometown: Fairfax, Virginia

Major: Pre-Commerce

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