OUMAYAB- The Ohio University Spanish Abroad Program

I haven’t really thought much about stereotypes that I personally have about Mexicans. I have overheard different stereotypical antic dotes, but always took them with a grain of salt. I guess one stereotype Americans might have about Mexicans is that they are hard workers that will work for cheap. Other stereotypes I’ve heard of are that Mexican men are fairly chauvinist, and will not hesitate to stair an American women up and down. I haven’t met many Mexican people before and I don’t really buy into any stereotypes; so I’m excited to experience the people first hand. As far as stereotypes about the country itself, I have heard things about the water being contaminated and a pollution problem. I have yet to find validity in that, but simply because I’ve never been there. Can’t wait to see what life is like in Merida.

Espero que el viaje es suegro. Espero que mi familia en Merida estan muy simpatico y amable. Ojala que aprende mucho sobre de cultura y la gente de Merida. Tambien espero que todos los estudiantes pasamos buen tiempo. Espero vovler a los Estados Unidos con fluidez en Espanol. Deseo volver con un entendimiento nueve de la cultura de los Estados Unidos. Estoy muy excitado!