On May 10th, Cast A traveled from Yuma, Arizona to Mexicali, Mexico to begin the third and final leg of their semester long world tour! They will be touring for 5 weeks through 5 different cities in Mexico including, Mexicali, Navajoa, Tlaxcala, Toluca, and ending in Mexico City.
For many it’s their first time in the country, others have been before, and some call it home! Here are some of their initial thoughts and reactions about their first week in Mexico.
People are very polite and family oriented. They use tortillas instead of bread. So far I’ve had it everyday! – Linn from Norway
I love the people! Everyone is so caring and wants to do everything for you. They really let you be one in the family and you get to meet everyone, the grandmother, the cousins, brothers and sisters, uncles and aunts. It’s really cool! – Veronica from Sweden
The people are very nice and friendly. I like spicy food, but I don’t like taco’s and tortillas. When we get into Mexico, I realized that this is our last country and the program is going to end soon, sad. – Lu Yu from China
I am back home, meeting new people! Realizing what I like about my country and what we have to work on. Excited to see and get to know new places in my country! – Tono from Mexico
I never thought people could be so welcoming no matter who you are. I’ve learned that when you’re in a Latin family you’re in it for life. – R.J. from The United States
When I first came I was nervous, especially because I was roomed alone. But I was hosted with a wonderful family! – Candy from Bermuda
It’s my first time in Mexico! Even when the people can’t speak English, there’s always a way to communicate and they help you learn Spanish. So much good food everywhere and all the time! – Christine from Germany
Well being my first time here in Mexico I was not sure what to expect. I found a new family and had some excellent hot sauce. With Mexicali being a border town, it had a lot of similarities with the U.S. But there was still a lot to learn. I can’t wait to see what I find and learn, as we get deeper into Mexico! – Tiffany from Hope Tribe, The United States
I love the people, culture and food! I love conversing in Spanish and helping my family with their English. – Megan from The United States
I was surprised to find out how similar it is to the Philippines, but at the same time being similar to the United States, it was a nice surprise. My last host family was so welcoming and happy to have me that at one point I didn’t know what to do. – Taariq from Bermuda
I’ve realized how similar Mexico is to my country in so many ways. Many stereotypes were completely shattered. I love my host family, and I see how alike we are. Looking at Mexico through the border had me questioning the “necessity” for a giant fence meant to separate. – Jasmine from The United States
I was really excited to meet my first host family. I enjoy my time here and I love the food and I have never watched so much soccer in my life! Viva Mexico! When I return home I am going to learn Spanish and come back for a visit! – Lance from The Hopi Tribe, The United States
Excitement! I’m excited to meet new people. My host family was one of the nicest I’ve had, and I’m very excited about the food. I was looking forward to Mexican food again, and still am! – Sean from The United States
Mexico is my favorite country. The food is great, the people are so amazing and I think Spanish is the prettiest language. I am excited to see more of Mexico and I already can’t wait to come back! – Frankie from Canada
Hope you enjoyed hearing about some of our students initial thoughts on Mexico! More to come soon!
