Maria Purganan Filipino Generation 1.5 by Jesus Angeles

Maria Purganan was born in the Philippines and came here with her family when she was just 3 years old.  Her father, who was in the Navy, knew the opportunities that the U.S had to offer and as a result migrated to America.  Maria has thoughts of going back to the Philippines just to visit, but does not want to live there.  She grew up and had lived most of her life here in America.

Maria Purganan

Maria's Father

Maria's siblings

The following video segments explains Maria's life in America as well as her story of migrating.

Segment 1: Family Background

Segment 2: Leaving the Philippines

Segment 3: Touchdown in America

Segment 4: Life in the U.S

Segment 5: Being Filipino in the U.S

Segment 6: Reflections

Segment 1: Maria talks about her family background

Segment 2: Maria describes about her experience leaving the Philippines

Segment 3: Maria talks about her experience when she first came to America

Segment 4: Maria talks about her life in the U.S

Segment 5: Maria expresses how its like being Filipino in the U.S

Segment 6: Maria reflects about her life and talks about her What If's