Final Project

Do you get [[food]] or [[water]].

Do you [[go to the bathroom|toilet]] or [[wash your hands|sink]].

You open the top lid on the toilet seat and notice it’s very grimy looking. You take some toilet paper and try to rub it off but it’s not working. You decide you don’t have to go that bad and exit the bathroom. You decide to [[go to the kitchen|kitchen2]].

You turn on the sink to wash your hands. No water comes out. You try both hot and cold water but nothing works. You look underneath the sink and notice one main pipe looking rusty. “Great,” you whisper to yourself before leaving the bathroom. You decide to [[go to the kitchen|kitchen2]].

You grab a glass the appears clean from in the sink and turn on the faucet. The water comes out a little discolored making you cringe. “Ew,” you say. “It’s not so bad,” your Aunt says as she enters the kitchen. She grabs the glass from you and takes a sip without batting an eye. You leave the glass by the sink deciding you’re no longer in need of water. You decide to [[use the bathroom|bathroom2]].

You open the fringe but find almost nothing in it. There’s an almost empty gallon of milk, sandwich meat, and container of spoiled tomatoes. “Ew,” you say. “I’m gonna go to the store in the morning,” your Aunt says as she goes to the sink for a drink. You decide you’re no longer hungry. You decide to [[use the bathroom|bathroom2]].

Do you go for some [[food2]] or [[water2]].

Your Aunt picked you up at the airport and is taking you back to her apartment in Philadelphia. She appears assimilated with America with her fashioning American garments: jeans with a couple holes along the legs and a faded t-shirt of an American flag. She seems more like a tourist than you but you’re just happy to see her and don’t mind. She grabs your bags and takes you home. The ride home was three hours with the time approaching midnight, but you didn’t sleep a wink taking in all you could of America, but there hasn’t been much so far outside of New York, mostly trees and cars. Then you enter Philadelphia. Thoughts of New York still race in your mind but the car’s been silent for a while and your Aunt has said much to you since you left the airport. Do you turn on the [[radio]], [[talk to your Aunt|talk]], or [[look out the window at the city|window]].

The apartment complex is less than appealing from the outside and all you can hope is the inside is better. The building looks very rundown and old with only a few residents. Inside the apartment, things are small. No more than two people could use the one bedroom apartment. A sofa sits in a living room like area with the kitchen behind it. The bedroom stems off from the living room. The carpet has a stained brown/orange look with the walls being an off white. Noise seeps through the walls from speakers in someone’s room. It doesn’t look great, but it’s enough. You find yourself yawning and are ready for bed but after the long ride you find yourself both wanting to go to the kitchen for something to eat or drink, and in need of going to the bathroom before bed. Do you [[use the bathroom|bathroom]] or [[go to the kitchen|kitchen]].

You quickly scramble through the stations with only two popping out to you: today’s top 100 hits and a news station on U.S. news. Do you listen to [[music]] or [[news]] .

Do you talk to her about [[life in the U.S.|US]] or [[getting a job in the U.S.|jobs]]

Do you look out the [[front windshield|front]] or [[side window|side]].

High Hopes by Panic! at the Disco plays and you can’t help but tap to the beat, but you connect to the lyrics. Hearing the lead singer sing about “having a vision,” and “seeing the best of me” connects with what you feel about after coming to America. Your Aunt watches you jam out to the music and laughs. “Silly, child. Always listening to fantasies.” The song ends and new song comes on: Old Town Road by Lil Nas X and Billy Ray Cyrus but you don’t connect to it the same hearing about cowboys and country life. You turn down the music. Your Aunt laughs again. “Get used to that music, child. That full proof American stuff.” You think about what to do next: [[Talk to Your Aunt|talk2]] or [[look out the window at the city|window3]]

The news station talks about a 25-year old being shot and killed while driving home from work. You become a little startled imagining if that were you. You ask, “How often do things like this happen?” Your Aunt gives a vague answer of, “ More often then it should.” You turn off the radio no longer interested in what’s going on around the U.S. You decide what to do next: [[Talk to Your Aunt|talk2]] or [[look out the window at the city|window3]].

You start to take in Philadelphia for the first time and compared to New York, it’s underwhelming. You thought all cities would have the same flashing lights but obviously not. A few police cars catch your eye with the flashing lights. One person is handcuffed in the backseat of a car while officers are pulling big duffle bags out of the person’s car. You can’t tell what it is, and you don’t know whether to feel safe because of the police or scared because of the crime. Do you next [[look out the side window|sideb]], [[turn on the radio|radio4]], or [[talk to your Aunt|talk3]].

The neighborhood isn’t too appealing that you’re in with a lot of abandoned looking buildings. And graffiti on some of their walls. You see a couple people walk around in raggedy old clothing and assume their homeless. You ask your Aunt, “Why are people homeless in the city?” “Not everyone can have a home. We’re just one of the lucky ones.” You think about what to do next: [[look out the front window|frontb]], [[turn on the radio|radio4]], or [[talk to your Aunt|talk3]].

You ask your Aunt, “How’s living in America?” She can’t seem to tell if she heard your answer and just ignore her. “It’s very rough.” Her answer surprises you. “Why’s it rough?” you ask. “People are rude to us. They give us dirty looks and don’t give us a fair chance. I’m lucky to have gotten what I got at home but it costs too much.” [[You ask about getting a job.|jobs]]

You ask your Aunt, “How hard is it to get a job in America?” “Harder than it should be for us. Everything I learned in Nigeria means nothing her. I have to start at the bottom,” she says with a lot of frustration. “It’ll be especially hard for you without a [social security card].” You sit back in your seat and are suddenly a little nervous about what you’ll be able to do. You think about what to do next: [[look out the window at the city|window2]] or [[turn on the radio|radio2]].

Do you look out the [[front windshield|front2]] or [[side window|side2]]

Do you talk to her about [[life in the U.S.|us2]] or [[getting a job in the U.S.|jobs2]]

You ask your Aunt, “How hard is it to get a job in America?” “Harder than it should be for us. Everything I learned in Nigeria means nothing her. I have to start at the bottom,” she says with a lot of frustration. “It’ll be especially hard for you without a [social security card].” You sit back in your seat and are suddenly a little nervous about what you’ll be able to do. [[You think about what to do next as you look out the window at the city.|window3b]]

Do you look out the [[front windshield|front3]] or [[side window|side3]]

You start to take in Philadelphia for the first time and compared to New York, it’s pretty lively. You start to wonder if all cities would be like this. Lots of people walk up and down the street in small groups laughing and screaming, enjoying themselves. You become a little more eager about what awaits you in Philly. Do you next [[look out the side window|side3c]] or [[talk to your Aunt|talk2b]].

The neighborhood isn’t too appealing that you’re in with a lot of abandoned looking buildings. You spot a little boy peeing against the side of a building before running away. You give a disgusted look at the sight. You ask your Aunt, “Are you allowed to go to the bathroom anywhere you want in America?” “No. But little is really done about it,” she replies. Do you [[continue talking with your aunt|talk2b]] or [[look out the front windshield|front3c]]

You go up to your Aunt and ask about where you’re going to sleep. She gives you the option of sleeping on the [[couch|floor]] or in [[bed with her and her son|bed2]].

Do you go to the [[bathroom|toilet2]] or [[wash your hands|sink2]].

You choose the sofa preferring to sleep by yourself. She gives you a blanket but warns that the sofa isn’t very comfy for sleeping and you may prefer the floor. She hands you a blanket. You thank her and lay on the sofa. It isn’t very comfy with it almost seeming prickly and really rough so you move to the floor [[NEXT|unhappy]]

You say you’ll be in the bed with her having only imagined sleeping in a bed in America. You slide into bed next to your Aunty and prepare for sleep. [[NEXT|unhappy]]

You try to sleep but the thoughts of coming to America race through your head. After what you’ve seen and the living conditions you’re in, the American Dream doesn’t seem as possible as you once believed and question giving up everything to come here. Did you make a big mistake? [[Play Again|Airport Drive]]

The neighborhood isn’t too appealing that you’re in with a lot of abandoned looking buildings. You spot a little boy peeing against the side of a building before running away. You give a disgusted look at the sight. You ask your Aunt, “Are you allowed to go to the bathroom anywhere you want in America?” “No. But little is really done about it,” she replies. You think about what to do next: [[look out the front window|front2b]] or [[turn on the radio|radio3]].

Hey Look Ma, I Made It by Panic! at the Disco plays and you can’t help but tap to the beat, but you connect to the lyrics. The song makes you think about how you’re proud you made it to America and are ready for the American dream. Your Aunt watches you jam out to the music and laughs. “Silly, child. Always listening to fantasies.” The song ends and new song comes on: Break Up with Your Girlfriend, I’m Bored by Ariana Grande but you don’t connect to it the same. Your Aunt laughs again. “Get used to that music, child. That full proof American stuff.” [[Next|House]]

The news station talks about a shooting at a University in New York killing four. You become startled about your Aunt going to school in America and that possibly being her. You ask, “How often do things like this happen?” Your Aunt gives a vague answer of, “More often then it should.” You turn off the radio no longer interested in what’s going on around the U.S. [[Look out the window at the city|House]]

You quickly scramble through the stations with only two popping out to you: today’s top 100 hits and a news station on U.S. news. Do you listen to [[music|music2]] or [[news|news2]].

You start to take in Philadelphia for the first time and compared to New York, it’s pretty lively. You start to wonder if all cities would be like this. Lots of people walk up and down the street in small groups laughing and screaming, enjoying themselves. You become a little more eager about what awaits you in Philly. Do you [[Sit silently waiting to arrive at Aunty's house|Sit3]] or [[look out the side window|side4b]]

the neighborhood isn’t too appealing that you’re in with a lot of abandoned looking buildings. You spot a little boy peeing against the side of a building before running away. You give a disgusted look at the sight. You ask your Aunt, “Are you allowed to go to the bathroom anywhere you want in America?” “No. But little is really done about it,” she replies. Do you [[Sit quietly until you get to your Aunt's house|Sit3]] or [[look out the front windshield|front4b]]

You quickly scramble through the stations with only two popping out to you: today’s top 100 hits and a news station on U.S. news. Do you listen to [[music|music3]] or [[news|news3]].

The neighborhood isn’t too appealing that you’re in with a lot of abandoned looking buildings. You spot a little boy peeing against the side of a building before running away. You give a disgusted look at the sight. You ask your Aunt, “Are you allowed to go to the bathroom anywhere you want in America?” “No. But little is really done about it,” she replies. You sit there thinking about what you are seeing and decide to [[turn on the radio|radio3]]

You start to take in Philadelphia for the first time and compared to New York, it’s pretty lively. You start to wonder if all cities would be like this. Lots of people walk up and down the street in small groups laughing and screaming, enjoying themselves. You become a little more eager about what awaits you in Philly. You sit there thinking about what you are seeing and decide to [[turn on the radio|radio3]]

Do you look out the [[front windshield|front3b]] or [[side window|side3b]]

Do you talk to her about [[life in the U.S.|us2b]] or [[getting a job in the U.S.|jobs2b]]

You ask your Aunt, “How hard is it to get a job in America?” “Harder than it should be for us. Everything I learned in Nigeria means nothing her. I have to start at the bottom,” she says with a lot of frustration. “It’ll be especially hard for you without a [social security card].” You sit back in your seat and are suddenly a little nervous about what you’ll be able to do. You sit there taking everything in as you wait to get to the house. [[NEXT|House]]

The neighborhood isn’t too appealing that you’re in with a lot of abandoned looking buildings. You spot a little boy peeing against the side of a building before running away. You give a disgusted look at the sight. You ask your Aunt, “Are you allowed to go to the bathroom anywhere you want in America?” “No. But little is really done about it,” she replies. You think about what to do next: [[look out the front window|front3d]] or [[Sit and watch the world go by|Sit2]].

The neighborhood isn’t too appealing that you’re in with a lot of abandoned looking buildings. And graffiti on some of their walls. You see a couple people walk around in raggedy old clothing and assume their homeless. You ask your Aunt, “Why are people homeless in the city?” “Not everyone can have a home. We’re just one of the lucky ones.” You think about what to do next: [[turn on the radio|radio4]], or [[talk to your Aunt|talk3]].

Do you talk to her about [[life in the U.S.|US4]] or [[getting a job in the U.S.|jobs4]]

You quickly scramble through the stations with only two popping out to you: today’s top 100 hits and a news station on U.S. news. Do you listen to [[music|music4]] or [[news|news4]].

You start to take in Philadelphia for the first time and compared to New York, it’s underwhelming. You thought all cities would have the same flashing lights but obviously not. A few police cars catch your eye with the flashing lights. One person is handcuffed in the backseat of a car while officers are pulling big duffle bags out of the person’s car. You can’t tell what it is, and you don’t know whether to feel safe because of the police or scared because of the crime. Do you [[turn on the radio|radio4]] or [[strike up conversation with Aunty|talk3]]

The news station talks about a police officer who shoot an unarmed woman in Minneapolis. You become uneasy wondering if something like that could happen to you. You as, “How often do things like this happen?” Your Aunt gives a vague answer of, “More often than it should.” You turn of the radio no longer interested in what’s going on around the U.S. [[You decide to strike up conversation with Aunty|talk4]].

God’s Country by Blake Shelton plays and you can’t help but tap to the beat, but you connect to the lyrics. The song connects to religious beliefs you have an connecting to God. Your Aunt watches your head nod to the beat and laughs. “Silly, child. Always listening to fantasies.” The song ends and new song comes on: Murder on my Mind by YNW Melly but you don’t connect to it the same with the talk of murder and guns. Your Aunt laughs again. “Get used to that music, child. Rap is everywhere in America.” [[You decide to strike up conversation with your aunt.|talk4]]

Do you talk to her about [[life in the U.S.|US3]] or [[getting a job in the U.S.|jobs3]]

Do you look out [[the front windshield|front5]] or [[side window|side5]].

The neighborhood isn’t fairly normal looking. No bright lights but a fair amount of people for being late at night. Your eyes are attracted to a sign on a window that reads, Help Wanted by a pizza place. You ask your Aunt, “Do you think my first job could be making pizza?” Your Aunt laughs a little. “Sure, but you won’t be making much or getting far.” Her answer disappoints you as you ponder through the job possibilities that await you in America. Do you[[look out the front windshield|front5b]] or [[sit quietly|sit]]

You start to take in Philadelphia for the first time and compared to New York, it’s fine. Not as lively, but not a complete junk hole. You see a lot of business people leaving and going to late shifts. They appear worn out but you’re interested in the chance to work a well paid job and have a future. You ask, “How hard is it to get a job like those people?” Your Aunt looks at the business people walking around. “For us, very. You got a long way to go, child.” You become a little disappointed but still are holding on to the dream, even if it’s a pipe dream. Do you[[look out the front windshield|side5b]] or [[sit quietly|sit]]

You start to take in Philadelphia for the first time and compared to New York, it’s fine. Not as lively, but not a complete junk hole. You see a lot of business people leaving and going to late shifts. They appear worn out but you’re interested in the chance to work a well paid job and have a future. You ask, “How hard is it to get a job like those people?” Your Aunt looks at the business people walking around. “For us, very. You got a long way to go, child.” You become a little disappointed but still are holding on to the dream, even if it’s a pipe dream. [[You sit quietly waiting to arrive at your aunt's house|sit]]

The neighborhood isn’t fairly normal looking. No bright lights but a fair amount of people for being late at night. Your eyes are attracted to a sign on a window that reads, Help Wanted by a pizza place. You ask your Aunt, “Do you think my first job could be making pizza?” Your Aunt laughs a little. “Sure, but you won’t be making much or getting far.” Her answer disappoints you as you ponder through the job possibilities that await you in America. [[You sit quietly waiting to arrive at your aunt's house|sit]].

You are filled with excitement, anxiety, and anticipation as you drive to your aunt's house. [[NEXT|House]]

You start to take in Philadelphia for the first time and compared to New York, it’s pretty lively. You start to wonder if all cities would be like this. Lots of people walk up and down the street in small groups laughing and screaming, enjoying themselves. You become a little more eager about what awaits you in Philly. You decide to [[strike up conversation with your aunt|talk2b]]

You are filled with excitement, anxiety, and anticipation as you drive to your aunt's house. [[NEXT|House]]