Ben Franklins American Dream I feel that Ben Franklin's American Dream is still a possibility today. ... In today's world if you want to move up in life you have to have a solid education. ... Franklin also thinks that industry is just as important as the rest, but I would have to disagree with that simply because today a person has to have an education to get very far in life. ... Franklin also thinks that quality of place is of high importance and I would have to agree with him on that aspect. ... As a white male living in America today, I strongly believe in the American Dre...

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I feel that I am a unique leader in my community and school because I speak my mind honestly, always listen to what others have to say before voicing my opinion, and most importantly am a strong observer, which makes for an excellent leader. ... I feel that this scholarship will guide me to my future and assist me in accomplishing my dream of becoming a high school chemistry teacher. ... With the help of this scholarship and a college education, I would like to give something back to them and let them know that I appreciate everything they have done for me in my life. ... These steps have made...

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My dream is to build my very own business, and I believe The George Washington University will help me become a well-rounded, generally educated, and most importantly, socially conscious businessman. I am excited about beginning the management curriculum, and I am currently taking AP Microeconomics at my high school. ... I have always excelled in math, and I wish to apply logical reasoning and mathematic principles professionally. ... I have witnessed my parents, uncles, and aunts emigrate from India with practically no money to support their families. Through their hard work and sacrifice, th...

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I believe that if you desire to be a teacher, you have to be 100% committed, dedicated and have a genuine love for children. ... It was at this time, while holding down a nanny position and substitute teaching, that I realized I wanted finish college and show myself capable of having my own classroom. ... I have been through some tough times in life and I want to pass on to others what I have learned and make sure they know that it is okay to make mistakes. ... She made an impact on my life by not giving up and following her dreams as well in becoming a teacher. ... This will be very stress...

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That is why I feel that it should be crucial for the American K-12 education to start teaching children as much English as well Spanish from first entering grade school to graduating high school. ... The schools have signs that say "Bilingual Speaking School" for the Spanish-speaking children who do not understand English. ... It also only teaches you the basics, like how to have a common conversation which is many by memory. ... That is not enough time to learn another language, so I would be willing to propose the best solutions to fixing this problem. ... We are America, the country of f...

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Incorporating their dreams into different assignments is what I will strive to accomplish. This takes establishing a relationship with the student, learning their dreams, and tailoring certain assignments, not all, to allow them to express their dreams. ... I would give prompts that allow the students to incorporate their dreams into their writing, all the while relating it to the assignment, reading, and unit. For example, I could relate Frederick Douglass' dream of being free and able to do what he wants with a prompt asking what they want to accomplish and ultimately become. ... Whil...

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"When I was attending the school I would have students asking me questions on how to achieve a certain look, and I showed them. ... "Hair Styles have changed a lot since I started school", she states. ... I want to look back and say all my dreams came true. That I took my dreams so far it helped others to obtain their dreams in this field as well." "So, I am taking this little dream of mine, and running with it. ...

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Although the play "Simply Maria or the American Dream," reveals Maria's difficult experiences when she decides to follow her dreams and goals in life since her parents are old-fashioned. ... Miss Riley was mad at him because he wasn't following his dreams. ... For me, I could relate to their challenges because like Esperanza, I want to own a home one day so once it's paid off, I never pay rent to anyone again. And like Maria from the play, "Simply Maria or the American Dream," my parents never give me as much freedom as I would like since I always have to ask...

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I felt very odd not having my father here, but I knew we were not that far from Delaware. ... Because who I am, I was being bullied for having an accent. ... Every day I went crying home to my mother explaining why do I have to different? ... My mother would always tell me, if you do well in school your dream career will come true. ... I felt proud of myself, but they have me the evil eye. ...

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It is my dream to help a future generation, my children, to make their dreams come true. ... I have learned that in education and success, you should realize what you have accomplished. But never be afraid to have dreams and work towards them. Your dreams are what keep you going when everything around looks unhopeful. ... This is exactly the path that I will follow to reach my dreams of a superior education. ...

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I know, as a child, I had many dreams of what I wanted to be when I grew up. Turning those dreams into reality seemed far away as a child but there was always the possibility of dreams coming true. ... I did my job well, as I have always done in any place I have worked. ... I have told them over and over that if they do not focus on their education, they will not be able to pursue any of the hopes or dreams they may have. ... In conclusion, I want to express my opinion, that even as we get older, we are never too old to follow our dreams and pursue the career interest that we have always wan...

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Not having an idea what college was at that time, I never thought of hearing those words as a freshman. ... I achieved something I thought would have never been possible. ... I was more motivated than ever to pursue this dream that was never clear to me. ... You have made significant improvements and I can tell you are set to succeed in life.... Going from having no interest in college to transforming myself as a student is the quality that makes me who I am. ...

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At the risk of sounding like a conformist, I realize that the more quickly I adjust in the workplace, the more quickly I will advance. As much as I don't always like following the rules, I understand why the rules exist. Coming to the realization that my dream job may be farther away, then first anticipated concerns me. The idea that I may have to fight for my dream job encourages me to get everything I can out of college. ... I agree with him so much that I promised myself that I would complete my formal education with much more than just a diploma. ...

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The Dream Yet to be Realized. Almost fifty years have passed since the U.S. ... Following are some of these cases as outlined by Sar Levitan in Still A Dream: Cooper v. ... Wallace said "I draw the line in the dust and toss the gauntlet before the feet of tyrannyand I say segregation nowsegregation tomorrowsegregation forever" (Hampton 123). ... Martin Luther King had a dream, and together they would make it a reality. ...

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Keating replies; "I always thought the point of education was to think for yourself" and Mr. ... Others have had similar notions and have failed just as surely you will fail. ... Neil drops the school annual but, when he actually dares to dream of being an actor, his father steps in again; "We are trying to understand why you insist on defying us; whatever it is I will not let you ruin your life. You don't understand, you have opportunities that I never had, you"re going to Harvard and you"re going to be a doctor!". ... This intense scene also shows us the guilt, which is placed upon the ...

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Consequently, my envious mind has constantly stimulated and encouraged me to study hard to realize this dream. ... The experience allowed me to have my own definition of university life. ... I deeply understand that I have to do well in school before starting my career. ... This is, after all, how I intend to realize my dream of going to a prominent university. ... By taking the college selection process seriously, I will at least win a chance to access the best available opportunities for myself, and the possibility to realize what also has been my parents' dream. ...

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Spending many hours and dollars to build a dream. ... Having gained more responsibility from college I will be living on my own. ... In which I will have improved my skills and abilities. ... Men and women go to college to improve their lives dreams. ... Both men and women have the same reasons to go to school. ...

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Spending many hours and dollars to build a dream. ... Having gained more responsibility from college I will be living on my own. ... In which I will have improved my skills and abilities. ... Men and women go to college to improve their lives dreams. ... Both men and women have the same reasons to go to school. ...

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First of all, you have to look at how student debt impacts our economy. ... A close friend of mine, Des, has a dream to start a nonprofit organization in Newark that help the homeless. ... I know that in my future, a family is very far, as it is not about not being ready for that responsibility but more of the fact that I don't and will not have the financial backing in doing so, unless I dream up a technological innovation like Steve Jobs or become a multi-million dollar celebrity. ... I have two solutions. ... I urge administration to stand with this cause to create a better educationa...

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Imagine being in a pleasant, deep sleep having no worries or anything to think about other than how you never want your dream to end, only because your mind has taken you to a place called paradise. ... Well now imagine this, dreaming about paradise and waking up to an annoying alarm, reading that it's only 6:30 a.m. ... This seemed to by my daily routine in high school, having a peaceful night sleep with an incredible dream and waking up to an awful sound. ... And I have the choice to turn it off if I want to without my mom coming in and throwing the bed covers off of me. ... I was done,...

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In my context, I will look at the one done in schools and universities (Halimm, 241). ... Martin Luther King addressed issues in his book "I Need a Dream" which he felt must be changed within America so as to be considered the great nation of which he dreamt. ... He believed that everybody including his own kids were equal and were supposed to have a better future. ... The education sector should be one which molds the learners into living their dreams by acquiring the right standards of learning. ... The learners should have ambitions which they want to achieve in future. ...

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In a world driven by money, I wonder how many have compromised their values and not pursued their dreams because they have been allured by the almighty dollar. Even though I have not chosen my major, I want to enter college with an open mind. ... If I am accepted to Keystone College, I will use the Pre-Major program to discover and pursue fields that I am most interested in. I plan to implement all the tools available to me. ... I anticipate an active exchange with other students that are majoring in the areas that I am interested in. ...

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I believe most teachers truly do work for the benefit of their students, and we owe the most gratitude to these charitable and kind people. Would Albert Einstein have created the atomic theory if it weren't for his teachers? Would President Bush have ever become the President of the United States? ... Teachers play an enormous role even in the "American Dream." Before you can go to that good college and buy that dream house, you must first excel in school. ...

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It inspired me to think "outside the box" and rekindled my desire to shake off the chains of societal expectations which I have felt holding me down in numerous occasions in my life. ... I have to agree, these feelings are very prevalent on the campus that I attend as well. ... How many people are robbed of their dreams and talents because they are told that college is the best place for them? ... All children have dreams and goals, and to tell them that that dream is not what is best for them and they shouldn't seek after it but instead go to college, is the same as stealing their fre...

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Higher education very costly, but believed to be the ticket to a prosperous life, and the passage way to the dream of most Americans. ... The out of control cost increases leads to a student's not be able to accomplish the dream of getting a college education. ... Boehner and McKeon article "College Cost Crisis" has taught me some things that I did not know about finances and the different cost that a student can incur form going to college. ... Also the hope of someone getting a college education does not have to be a dream, it can be reality. ... Because the assistance from ...

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