Stereotypes

            My main stereotypes come from appearance and activities.  When I think about Mexicans, I picture most people who are shorter than me.  I also feel like many Mexicans are soccer (futbol) fans.  After reading the documents for this week, I know have the impressions that men are normally not loving husbands and that there are still many inequalities between men and women.  I also have a stereotype about some of the foods eaten there. 

Expectations

                One of the main expectations I have is to improve me Spanish.  I hope by immersing myself into the culture and lifestyle, I will be able to improve my Spanish, especially my speaking skills, dramatically.  I also hope to learn more about Mexican culture.  Although I have had some history classes about Mexico, I still feel like there is a lot more information I should learn.  Through this program, I hope to gain more information about social institutions in Mexico, food, history, and landscape.  I also hope to meet new people, both from Ohio University and in Mexico.