Alright, so lately I've been pondering over how much of your life is decided on your roots. It seems that everywhere you go people automatically judge you from your ethnic background and culture, Im Cuban, I have no problem saying this, and it is a very popular question people ask me, Im often asked if I "swam" over here as well (i didn't), I joke around and say I did. But my ethnic background seems to decide a lot more than what my friends think of me or what I can joke about, it plays a huge factor on the outcome of your studies (especially college) and the possible job you may or may not recieve, the women/man you may marry and your overall lifestyle.
[Expectations]
alright, so, it seems like people expect certian things from you when you are part of a certian ethnicity, for instance, people expect me to be a good swimmer (a word of advice..if you're ever drowning next to me do not hold on to me because you will die quicker) other things people expect from me is speaking my native language fluently (which in this case I do ^_^), being a good dancer, and listen to certian music. Now those of you who've seen my pic, or even met me, should know that I look nothing like the tipical cuban would, I try to keep my mind very open minded when it comes to music, but rarely will you see me listening or dancing to Salsa, yet people (family, friends) seem to expect these things from me, purely based on ethnicity. Another VERY important expectation, is that parents usually seem apprehensive about the person-you're/will be-dating's ethnicity.
[Question]
now, my question is, do you believe where you/ your family comes from, should really affect your life so drastically, is it fair to get into a college just to fill a certian percentage of your race rather than meeting the requirements? is it fair that people will judge your personality on your ethnic background? and if you have any peculiar stories/statements like mine..please do post them, I am rather interested in all your opinions.