Life in the Philippines vs. the United States: Glenn Cruz

Introduction

Glenn Cruz is a young college student that has only been living in the United States for a few years.  He explains how life in America is different from the Philippines, and despite what he has to endure here in America, he is happy to be here.  By listening to Glenn's experience, future generations will understand how life can change dramatically after immigrating to America, and the real struggles that immigrants had to overcome.

Table of Contents:

1.  Family Background

2.  Life in the Philippines

3.  Coming to America

4.  Living in America

5.  Sacrifices made in America

6.  Dealing with Attitudes and Labels in America

7.  Reflection

Part 1: Family Background

Glenn gives a little background about his family and they're situation in the Philippines.

Part 2: Life in the Philippines

Glenn describes what what his life was like in the Philippines.

Part 3: Coming to America

Glenn explains what it was like when he initially moved to America, and the first people he met.

Part 4: Living in America

Glenn talks about what it is like living in America, like economic hardships he had to go though and the differences between the Philippines and America.

Part 5: Sacrifices made in America

Glenn tells us some of the things he had to give up because he moved to America, like music, family relations, and the things he is nostalgic for.

Part 6: Dealing with Attitudes and Labels in America

Glenn tells us how he has been discriminated against and what he thinks about the derogatory labels given to Filipino immigrants.

Part 7: Reflection

Glenn gives some pros and cons of living in America as he looks forward to his future here.