[SmartBlondeGPhB]

I would second the advice of going to visit for an extended period of time. No matter what you think it will be like, or what he says it will be like, you really have NO idea until you're there.

I'd finish your education too. Unfortunately, marriages come and go, you may find yourself with nothing else.

You're moving to a strange country, where you will not know many people, and you speak only a little of the language. If it were me, I'd take a litte time to finish my degree and get myself a little more prepared for the change. If he really loves you, he'll wait even if he does move home in the meantime.

I'd be concerned about mom's comment to not bring home a "gringo" too. That is an attitude that is highly unlikely to change even once she meets you and gets to know you. You'll always be a "gringo" and she'll always resent that he didn't marry a local girl. You (and him) need to be ready to deal with it.

There's a saying I'm sure we've all heard. "If you love something, set it free. If it comes back to you, it's yours. If it doesn't, it never was."

I'm in no waying don't do it, it's not my place to say that. You may find it to be the biggest learning experience you've ever had. Just be prepared.