Assignment 1a

1. What is your first name only (NOT last name)
Emma
2. Why are you taking this class and what do you hope to learn?
I'm taking this class to complete my Latin American Studies AA, and because I've wanted to take this class since I was in high school but never had the time until now. I hope to learn about the Caribbean, which I know almost nothing about now, but mostly about the culture and values of Latin America. I'll be moving to Mexico next August, so understanding the culture and values will be very important and it will be easier for me to adjust to living there if I already have some understanding of the culture.
3. How far do you live from SRJC main campus (go to google,maps to get the SPECIFIC answer; for this you type in your address and 1501 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa, CA to find the exact mileage. EXAMPLE: 2.6 miles from campus. The goal here is to use new tools available to us. You can always come back to edit this)
284.10 miles
4. What do you think of when you think "Latin America and the Caribbean"?
When I think of Latin America, I think of a mix of ancient cultures and present times. Mostly I think of Mexico, Spanish, and rich culture. When I think of the Caribbean, however, I think of beautiful beaches and tropical islands, because I know so little about it.
5. Have you created a blog or webpage in the past?
Never.