The books and student are from Mexico.?
Is the phrase "from Mexico" a prepositional phrase (adjective phrase) modifying a subject?
Higher Education (University +) - 1 Answers
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Yes, "from Mexico" is a adjective phrase modifying the subject.
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Monday, November 28, 2011
Monday, November 14, 2011
Where should I student exchange to?
Where should I student exchange to?
I am considering Japan, Mexico or Denmark. I have been to Mexico on a student exchange before and I loved it. My family comes from Denmark so i feel obligated to. I have been there to of course. And i once hosted a girl from Japan and I have always wanted to go there. So yeah I don't really know. Ideas? oooh. i should add. i learn japanese. and i have friends in mexico. and family in denmark.
Studying Abroad - 5 Answers
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Iraq, It will be an experience that you will never forgot
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Mexico is great, since im half mexican, but I would definetly choose Japan though. Tokyo seems fuckin awesome!
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you should definitely try with China, I am currently in china for an exchange program, and its awesome, and considering the language I think chinese-mandarin is much easier than japanese.
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Well, I'll say Japan because right now Mexico is pretty screwed up
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Not sure what sort of exchange your going on, if it's an AFS-like thing or college. But go for what you like best. Keep in mind factors such as cultural differences (maybe you want something else, or maybe you're afraid that it might be too much), language, quality of education --if that matters. The easiest thing is to browse around on the web, to see what you like best. Maybe something else entirely. i don't know if you have unlimited possibilities, if the exchange will count towards your grades, etc. You'll have to decide. But ultimately, it really is not the place/country that makes the exchange, it's you.
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I am considering Japan, Mexico or Denmark. I have been to Mexico on a student exchange before and I loved it. My family comes from Denmark so i feel obligated to. I have been there to of course. And i once hosted a girl from Japan and I have always wanted to go there. So yeah I don't really know. Ideas? oooh. i should add. i learn japanese. and i have friends in mexico. and family in denmark.
Studying Abroad - 5 Answers
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Iraq, It will be an experience that you will never forgot
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Mexico is great, since im half mexican, but I would definetly choose Japan though. Tokyo seems fuckin awesome!
3 :
you should definitely try with China, I am currently in china for an exchange program, and its awesome, and considering the language I think chinese-mandarin is much easier than japanese.
4 :
Well, I'll say Japan because right now Mexico is pretty screwed up
5 :
Not sure what sort of exchange your going on, if it's an AFS-like thing or college. But go for what you like best. Keep in mind factors such as cultural differences (maybe you want something else, or maybe you're afraid that it might be too much), language, quality of education --if that matters. The easiest thing is to browse around on the web, to see what you like best. Maybe something else entirely. i don't know if you have unlimited possibilities, if the exchange will count towards your grades, etc. You'll have to decide. But ultimately, it really is not the place/country that makes the exchange, it's you.
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Monday, November 7, 2011
What is the "racial composition" of students in Mexico's universities? I often hear those of predominant?
What is the "racial composition" of students in Mexico's universities? I often hear those of predominant?
European ancestry are typically more wealthy and well of than their mixed and indigenous counterparts, so one could assume this status, assuming if it's true, would reflect onto Mexico's universities. So what will we typically find in Mexico's universities? Is their a greater amount of "White" or more European looking Mexicans compared to their respective population? Or are things even amount between the major groups? What about the indigenous population? Thanks.
Other - Mexico - 2 Answers
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This is probably the BEST question I have ever seen on Y/A. I wish I were better equipped to answer it...but I will do my best. I am sure it varies greatly in different parts of Mexico. Remember there are larger percentages of Mestizos and Indigenous peoples in southern Mexico than in Mexico City or the northern states. I live in the State of Veracruz, just a few miles from the huge University of Veracruz main campus in the capital city of Xalapa. I know several instructors and professors at the university. This location of the university is the largest of the 6 branches, has over 30,000 students, many from all over the world, and is known as an outstanding university all over the world. There are branches of the university in 5 other cities in the state...4 of them cities with a very small population of wealthier families. These towns are by far mostly populated by Mestizos. The state knocks itself out to make a university education available to ALL people in all locations...as it is very difficult for students to travel far from home to go to university and pay living expenses there. Getting in does not depend on income...it depends solely on academic achievement. I understand why you ask if Mexicans of more European heritage may be more prone to attend university...most likely because they are from families with more money. However, money is not a big issue for university in Mexico. There is no tuition. There are fees for classes... resource fees. materials fees, but usually the total cost is not more than a few hundred dollars ( or less) per semester...and there is aid for that for those who need it. The state seeks indigenous students and has special programs where needed. Mexico really is not nearly as "race conscious" as the U.S. Sure, there is some of that, but in Mexico...people are simply "Mexican." The University here sponsors the Slap Symphony..the best in Mexico and known all over the world. The orchestra is made up of Mexicans of all backgrounds as well as Americans and Europeans. Many also teach at the university. The Music Conservatory has students of all backgrounds. There is also a medical school and a school of dentistry. Through my work , I know many doctors and dentists who work, train, teach, and/or have graduated d here and definitely are NOT primarily of European heritage at all. Because the public schools are poor or absent over the 6th grade in many rural and remote areas, of course many kids from those areas do not attend university. In many places there simply is no school over the 6th grade and families must move for kids to attend school. Many middle and high school kids take public buses anywhere from 1/2 hour to 2 hours each way every day to attend high school. The university system is good...the public school system is very weak in many areas. And of course, there is my "casual observation" of the university students at McDonalds, or in the mall, or walking about the campus definitely not predominently of European heritage....just regular Mexican kids. UNAM is the most prestigious university in Mexico and is in Mexico City. It would be interesting to hear from someone about UNAM. Edit: "Leopold " brought up excellent points. There are many private universities. Many young people who cannot make the academic cut at public universities, or are looking for a certain specialty, attend these and they are expensive...so probably weed out the poorer kids. And, there are many smaller minorities here. In Vearcruz especially, many people are of mixed European, Indigenous and black heritage. There are few black people, but many who are part black ( Yahoo forbids the use of the term that corresponds to Caucasian even tho it is scientifically correct and is used in Mexico). Many people from the Caribbean region and also slaves from the U.S. came here years ago.....just a little side info!
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Well here is the view from another region and I would clarify there you could divide the universities into public and private, northern and southern. To the north of Mexico we have less ethnic groups. On private universities you would see a mixture of your suppose white and mestizo (half indigenous half european). There is indeed a low number of 100% indigenous population because of their rural nature, poor conditions or some other factors. But as the other answer says generally we in Mexico are not as self aware of race. Of course there are some people quite elitist and would seek to avoid people with slight darker skin. People take more into consideration the appearance, base on the clothes you ware and the taste you have. Also the money you have is taken to consideration. Also you are forgetting the people from African or Asian decent I personally had classmates from Japanese and Chinese descent. Who consider themselves as Mexican, not Mexican-chines or Mexican-Japanese as it would happen in the US
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European ancestry are typically more wealthy and well of than their mixed and indigenous counterparts, so one could assume this status, assuming if it's true, would reflect onto Mexico's universities. So what will we typically find in Mexico's universities? Is their a greater amount of "White" or more European looking Mexicans compared to their respective population? Or are things even amount between the major groups? What about the indigenous population? Thanks.
Other - Mexico - 2 Answers
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This is probably the BEST question I have ever seen on Y/A. I wish I were better equipped to answer it...but I will do my best. I am sure it varies greatly in different parts of Mexico. Remember there are larger percentages of Mestizos and Indigenous peoples in southern Mexico than in Mexico City or the northern states. I live in the State of Veracruz, just a few miles from the huge University of Veracruz main campus in the capital city of Xalapa. I know several instructors and professors at the university. This location of the university is the largest of the 6 branches, has over 30,000 students, many from all over the world, and is known as an outstanding university all over the world. There are branches of the university in 5 other cities in the state...4 of them cities with a very small population of wealthier families. These towns are by far mostly populated by Mestizos. The state knocks itself out to make a university education available to ALL people in all locations...as it is very difficult for students to travel far from home to go to university and pay living expenses there. Getting in does not depend on income...it depends solely on academic achievement. I understand why you ask if Mexicans of more European heritage may be more prone to attend university...most likely because they are from families with more money. However, money is not a big issue for university in Mexico. There is no tuition. There are fees for classes... resource fees. materials fees, but usually the total cost is not more than a few hundred dollars ( or less) per semester...and there is aid for that for those who need it. The state seeks indigenous students and has special programs where needed. Mexico really is not nearly as "race conscious" as the U.S. Sure, there is some of that, but in Mexico...people are simply "Mexican." The University here sponsors the Slap Symphony..the best in Mexico and known all over the world. The orchestra is made up of Mexicans of all backgrounds as well as Americans and Europeans. Many also teach at the university. The Music Conservatory has students of all backgrounds. There is also a medical school and a school of dentistry. Through my work , I know many doctors and dentists who work, train, teach, and/or have graduated d here and definitely are NOT primarily of European heritage at all. Because the public schools are poor or absent over the 6th grade in many rural and remote areas, of course many kids from those areas do not attend university. In many places there simply is no school over the 6th grade and families must move for kids to attend school. Many middle and high school kids take public buses anywhere from 1/2 hour to 2 hours each way every day to attend high school. The university system is good...the public school system is very weak in many areas. And of course, there is my "casual observation" of the university students at McDonalds, or in the mall, or walking about the campus definitely not predominently of European heritage....just regular Mexican kids. UNAM is the most prestigious university in Mexico and is in Mexico City. It would be interesting to hear from someone about UNAM. Edit: "Leopold " brought up excellent points. There are many private universities. Many young people who cannot make the academic cut at public universities, or are looking for a certain specialty, attend these and they are expensive...so probably weed out the poorer kids. And, there are many smaller minorities here. In Vearcruz especially, many people are of mixed European, Indigenous and black heritage. There are few black people, but many who are part black ( Yahoo forbids the use of the term that corresponds to Caucasian even tho it is scientifically correct and is used in Mexico). Many people from the Caribbean region and also slaves from the U.S. came here years ago.....just a little side info!
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Well here is the view from another region and I would clarify there you could divide the universities into public and private, northern and southern. To the north of Mexico we have less ethnic groups. On private universities you would see a mixture of your suppose white and mestizo (half indigenous half european). There is indeed a low number of 100% indigenous population because of their rural nature, poor conditions or some other factors. But as the other answer says generally we in Mexico are not as self aware of race. Of course there are some people quite elitist and would seek to avoid people with slight darker skin. People take more into consideration the appearance, base on the clothes you ware and the taste you have. Also the money you have is taken to consideration. Also you are forgetting the people from African or Asian decent I personally had classmates from Japanese and Chinese descent. Who consider themselves as Mexican, not Mexican-chines or Mexican-Japanese as it would happen in the US
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Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Does anyone know where to get micro braids done in Mexico?
Does anyone know where to get micro braids done in Mexico?
I'm going to be a foreign exchange student in Mexico. I am African American and I'm doing my hair in micros after 5 months I need to get my hair re done. Any one know where I can get a weave done???
Hair - 3 Answers
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The best thing you should do is wait unless you come across a professional. Cause most of the foreigner(only the ones that are tourist scammer) just want to make a quick buck and your hair WILL fall out in a week. The best thing is to go on the internet and find someone with exp. in Mexico or any other country. Or wait till you go home.
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just ask people at your school or your neibor hood if you see some one with braids
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If there is any African population in your school (and I'm pretty sure there will be) someone in that group will already know who can get that done: whether it's a student or some location in the town.
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I'm going to be a foreign exchange student in Mexico. I am African American and I'm doing my hair in micros after 5 months I need to get my hair re done. Any one know where I can get a weave done???
Hair - 3 Answers
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The best thing you should do is wait unless you come across a professional. Cause most of the foreigner(only the ones that are tourist scammer) just want to make a quick buck and your hair WILL fall out in a week. The best thing is to go on the internet and find someone with exp. in Mexico or any other country. Or wait till you go home.
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just ask people at your school or your neibor hood if you see some one with braids
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If there is any African population in your school (and I'm pretty sure there will be) someone in that group will already know who can get that done: whether it's a student or some location in the town.
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