Expectations:   I have many expectations for Merida this year.  I hope to become a much better Spanish speaker and be able to converse easily with the natives there.  I also hope to get a good grasp on the culture in Mexico and participate in local activities. I am so excited to go on this trip and I hope it meets my expectations!

Stereotypes:  There are many stereotypes that go along with the people in Mexico.  I think that they will be quite intrigued by the fact that we all are Americans.  I also feel like they are interested in people who are not like them, so blonde hair and lighter skin seems to be more of a target for them.  I don’t exactly know how they are going to treat me, obviously the people we will stay with will be nice, but im interested into seeing how the people on the street will treat me knowing im not from their country.