If your children have come along with you to the United States, then they will have to attend American schools throughout your stay in the country. But before you start buying school supplies, take note: Going to schools in America is a different experience compared to studying in the Philippines, so you will need to understand how the system works and how much time your child needs to complete their education. Luckily, we’re here to help.
Les Philippins font depuis longtemps partie du paysage américain, et avec des noms comme Eva Noblezada, Olivia Rodrigo, Saweetie et Darren Criss qui font le tour du web, nous avons maintenant des gens qui racontent nos histoires à l'écran. Les Philippins-Américains ont même fait des vagues dans la politique américaine, prêtant leur voix aux Philippins d'Amérique qui cherchent quelqu'un de leur côté. Bien que de nombreux articles aient déjà mis en lumière des célébrités philippines américaines, nous avons voulu rendre hommage à d'autres Philippins qui ont réussi après avoir quitté les Philippines et commencé à vivre aux États-Unis en tant que citoyens.
From a humble group of Filipina nurses in the 1960s, the Filipino community in Toronto has grown to over 250,000 people, composing 62% of the entire Filipino-Canadian population. Today, Pinoys are a permanent fixture in Toronto’s cultural mosaic. They are bustling people, who help each other adjust to culture shock and manoeuvre life in their new home in The Great White North.
You have settled down and unpacked in Canada, your new home, and you’re ready to start a life of growth and adventure in this huge North American country, but you’ve noticed that apart from its different sights, sounds, and smells, The Great White North also has a culture that needs your respect and attention.
Si la culture britannique peut sembler étrangère à un travailleur philippin d'outre-mer (OFW) nouvellement arrivé comme vous, vous serez peut-être surpris d'apprendre que les Britanniques sont plus semblables que vous ne le pensez. Qu'il s'agisse de leur style de communication très contextuel ou de leur recours à l'humour pour annoncer des nouvelles difficiles, les Britanniques interagissent d'une manière qui est familière aux Philippins.
Before you pack your bags and move to the United States, it’ll be good to do your research so you can get to know American culture. Getting familiar with the culture even before you reach your new country will help with your adjustment. It will also help you understand why people in America act and think the way they do, and it will help you spot similarities and points of connection between your home culture and American culture as well as differences that you may want to incorporate in your own way of life.