First-Generation, Limited-Income Students
The path to college isn’t the same for everyone, and our goal at Hopkins is to ensure all students feel supported, empowered, and excited to make contributions to our community. If you’re the first student in your family to attend college, please know there is a network of people, offices, and programs dedicated to making sure your transition to Hopkins is successful and you’re well prepared to meet your full potential throughout your time here.
First-generation college students are typically identified as students whose parents, guardians or other custodial family members have not completed a four-year degree. A number of first-generation students also receive federal Pell grant assistance as their families may have limited financial resources. These group of students are known as FLI within the Hopkins community.
Don’t think too much about what other people are doing and just focus on what needs to happen for you to be happy in all facets. You owe it to yourself to figure out what works for you to function properly. – Destiny Staten ’20
Now what?
At Johns Hopkins, there are many staff members and campus services to guide you and help you navigate the many resources available to you. This website seeks to provide you with resources, insight, and advice that can help you thrive and succeed on campus as you pursue your degree. We encourage you to explore this site for key information that can support you on your journey, such as the information listed below. We also encourage you to join the FLI Network to stay up-to-date with events, new resources and services, and opportunities (e.g., scholarships, jobs, internships, research, and more).
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Happy Monday 🌿
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The semester is in full bloom and the change of seasons is upon us. At this early point in the semester it’s important to cultivate intentional practices of reflection.
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This Monday the FLI Network is starting our “Mindfull Habits” to cultivate at the start of the semester as we welcome another year of growth and prosperity at Hopkins.
#mindfull #jhu #fliproud
Sep 18
Everyone deserves a second chance!
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FLI Service Sunday returns this year! Join us this Sunday (1-4pm) at @secondchanceinc for our first event of the semester where we provide second chances to citizens re-entering the workforce through repurposing materials for environmental sustainability.
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Transportation will be provided, and volunteers will meet at the CSS at 12pm for lunch and debriefing.
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RSVP at the link in our bio!
#Fliproud #jhu #service
Sep 12
Stop 🛑 Drop👇🏾*your shoulders* ✨and Breathe ✨
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Today we’re hear to remind you to ✨inhale the positive and exhale the negative ✨. Remember to be gentle with yourself as you start the week.
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Breathwork and Meditation can help reduce unhelpful or intrusive thoughts by causing us to gently bring attention to the present moment — through our breath.
#MindfullMonday #jhu #fliproud #firstgen
Sep 11
Guess what? The FLI Ice Cream Social is BACK!!! 🍨
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Join us and your fellow FLI peers this week for lawn games, music, and camaraderie over Taharka Brothers ice cream + Ice Queens snowcones. Don’t miss the opportunity to get giveaways and meet alums.
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🍦 RSVP on Hopkins Groups through the link in our bio today!🍦
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#fliproud #jhu
Aug 29
The FLI Network wishes you a Happy First Day!
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We’re so excited to see you embark on a new journey this year… and how fitting that it falls on a Monday!
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Each Monday, the FLI Network hosts 🌿 Mindfull Monday 🌿 We feature mental health tips/reminders, interactive polls, and opportunities to share your experiences and thoughts in community! Why Mindfull Mondays? Because Mondays are often our most stressful days!
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Let’s start this week by pausing to take a breath, there’s a lot happening but we will get through it all. 🌿
#fliproud #jhu
Aug 28
You did it 🥳
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Congratulations on finishing another successful year. Whether you’re walking across the stage or gearing up for a fun and immersive summer — we’re so proud of you!
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Check out 8 ways to take care of yourself this summer, based on the 8 dimensions of wellness (emotional, environmental, physical, intellectual , occupational, social, financial, spiritual).
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Have a great summer FLI Blue Jays 🐦
#fliproud #jhu
May 22
#TBT Who’s excited for next week?! We can’t wait to celebrate with FLI graduating students their final semester as an undergraduate. If you’re a FLI senior and haven’t signed up to get one of these magnificent stoles (designed by FLI students) during FLI Grad day next week, make sure to do so on campus groups tuhday! It’ll be on Tuesday and Wednesday from 3pm - 5pm. Bring your family and friends. We will have selfie stations, a professional photographer, gifts from the FLI Network, @onehop_jhu, and @jhu_alumni, and of course refreshments and music. Can’t wait to see you there. #FLIProud #Jhu
May 18
It’s almost Tuesday 🤩
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With exams ending soon keeping your mind clear and free of distracting thoughts is key — including concerns or worries about your exam performance. Maintaining a positive mindset is helpful for staying focused not only on for coursework, but other end of year tasks like packing your things and preparing for graduation.
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Keep in mind these 3 things whenever that question pops up in your head. We’ll see you on the other side!
#fliproud #jhu
May 15
#tbt to last month’s first-ever FLI End-of-Year and Halfway There Award Ceremony. We want to thank all attendees and our special guests (Vice Provost Hernandez - Keynote Speaker, Sophie Liu - Student Speaker, and Debbie Kim - Alumni Speaker) for coming together to celebrate our community. We hope to see many more of you at next year’s award ceremony. #FLIProud #jhu
May 11
Meet the newest and mighty 7 FLI student leaders who will serve as founding board members of the inaugural FLI Network Student Advisory Board (SAB)! These student represents various majors and class years within KSAS and Whiting, come from various cultural backgrounds, and are members of some of our FLI-dedicated programs within the Center for Student Success (CSS), including @jhu_jump, @hopkins_scaa, @jhuhopin, and @jhkesslerscholars. They will serve as student representatives for the upcoming academic year and be the voice of the FLI student community at different levels. Swipe through to see who they are!
May 9
Self-care > Stress 🪴
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Check out our tips for managing stress and put them into action at the CSS Study Break! Study Break will feature free snacks, printing, and good vibes ✨
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May is Intellectual Wellness Month! When it comes to intellectual wellness, being sure to manage stress is ket to enabling us to “grow intellectually, maintain curiosity, and respond positively to intellectual challenges”. Join us next Monday for more content 🌿
#jhu #fliproud
May 8
Last week, our team held the first FLI End-of-Year and Halfway There Award Ceremony, where we celebrated the FLI community and their many achievements. Swipe to see the list of awards and the name of each award recipients, which includes students, staff, faculty, alumni, and student affairs departments. Congratulations once again to all award recipients as well as the nominees. #FLIProud #Jhu
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