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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Many people from other countries come to America to live the "American Dream". ... Expectations have two sides, they either lead to achievement or disappointment. ... My school did not have much money and it was very small. ... I was a Majorette in the marching band and that had always been a dream of mine. ... But, I still knew I did not want to live up to those low expectations so I knew I would have to work extremely hard and practice everyday. ...

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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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They have given me everything, but there was very little I had given them in return. ... This made things even worse because I thought that I would never be able to quit my job and go to one of the large universities I dreamed of attending. ... A feeling contradictory to anything I have felt here before. ... I now eagerly waited to prevail in the efforts required to overcome all obstacles laying between my current position and the success I dream of. ... I am blessed to have parents willing to sacrifice and I have directly benefited from what they have done. ...

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Economic mobility is an unrealistic dream for an average American because there are too many financial obstacles that bridge the vast gap between the rich and the poor. ... Personally, when I was searching for colleges the number one thing I cared about was affordability. I knew that with multiple siblings my parents could only help me so much, and that the financial aspect of college was something I would have to deal with. ... Adam Levin, a contributor to the Huffington Post, wrote a really interesting article about a change in what people consider the American Dream. Based on a variety of s...

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I love my family, have a girlfriend and think positively of myself. ... Although there are many positive things that I have discovered about myself, I have discovered some very negative characteristics about myself. ... Today, after having numerous friends and meeting their very great and influential personalities, I have learned to speak in public. ... Soon afterward I would chase my dream and declare my minor in film studies. With that combination, I felt confident in myself and started to dream of my future working in the industry of entertainment. ...

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Sixteen years old, new car just months old, fifty dollar black dress shirt, and forty dollar jeans., A first date with my dream girl Vanessa priceless. ... As freshman year ended my relationship with my dream girl did not change. ... This girl was amazing I could have done anything or anything could of happen and she still would have had that same smile she had on her face when I opened the car door for her at the beginning of the date. ... I have always wondered how such an appalling night on paper was such a enjoyable night to both of us. ... Although my first date does not sound as though i...

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I have never underestimated the importance of words. ... Over the years, I have cherished the ability to communicate with others, perhaps more than others, and have taken advantage of the many opportunities to challenge myself further in the art of communication. ... In this linguistic society where people heavily rely on language, my dream is to become an English teacher to provide the opportunity for all students to be able to express themselves and their thoughts at the highest level. ... I have never underestimated the importance of words. ... I have never underestimated the importance of ...

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I obviously didn't have those right because school work should have been first and boys last. ... I feel that there should have only been tests instead of quizzes and tests. ... Since my grades actually matter now it is very important for me to get straight A's and get into the nursing school of my dreams, Maryville University. ... So I have always known that I need to put more effort into those types of classes. ... I know that I have changed my views on school since high school and I believe it was for the better. ...

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The Past I have always participated in service outside of school. ... Whether I was a staff kid or a participant, I have been a part of pathfinders since I can remember. ... Now I have changes my thoughts. ... I have been serving for most of my life, and I will continue to serve. ... My life dream is to be working as a dentist on the mission front. ...

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I didn't have to worry about anything but school. ... I started having a lot of trouble with school work. ... I was a junior in high school when I found out I was having a baby. ... And even though I should have been happy because I was almost done with school and thinking about college, I was worried about having to find a job and providing for my son to be born soon. ... I want for both me and my girlfriend to finish school and show our son that becoming a young parent doesn't mean you can't finish what you dreamed of. ...

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The first memories I have of reading are painful at best. ... As if I was purposely being disobedient by having dyslexia. ... As I slinked into my classroom, I took a brief glance around, trying to get a quick overview of the people I would have to compete with. ... All the attention I was getting for my newfound skills in English seemed like a dream come true at the time. ... If I had not been transferred into his English class that year, I may have never gotten over myself, and would have never progressed as far as I have. ...

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I have read everything from every golden book as a kid to every Mortal Instruments and Nicholas Sparks novel to date. ... Those stories have influenced my idea of a future husband. ... We would have to take it home to work on it for one or two nights, but mostly we worked on writing in class so we could have help if we needed it. ... I would play sick in the morning so I wouldn't have to go to English Language Arts. ... Now, here in college, I have to write more book reports, research papers and essays much like this one here. ...

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As my hearing decreased, I began to have speech impairment. ... Not ever being under anesthesia or having surgery ever, I was afraid. ... Having only one cochlear had my hearing imbalanced. ... I was still having speech problems. ... I chose this place because I dream of becoming a Pediatric Practitioner. ...

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Classes were cool that day, although I kept having mini anxiety attacks throughout the day, but before I knew it, the dismissal bell rang, and it was go time. ... I thought I was going to be one of them, but I sure wasn't. ... As I walked out, I thought to myself, "What did I just do?... I was in complete shock; I began to hug people that I didn't even know. ... " Making this team was for sure a dream come true, and I wouldn't change it for anything. ...

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"Will I be given a scholarship or will I have to get a loan?... - That is something that I have always asked myself from time to time. ... Occasionally you have to think to yourself, "Will I be able to hold this job offering compared to some one else that has a master's degree, or additional job experiences and knowledge that I don't contain. ... Many people have to do it the extended and hard way, while others are talented and have the short alternative route, and they receive their dreams and fortunes a lot quicker than others. ... In the previous years I have come to found out, it...

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In this paper I will talk about George W. ... I will example how he thinks schools should be run. ... But he says this can only happen if make an environment where entrepreneurs can dream and flourish. ... Perhaps we have been sobered by tragedy. ... In this paper I have discussed Bush's plan to help the federal government with the education today. ...

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Personal Position on Student Vouchers I believe in the public education system. ... I do not believe in making the rich richer and the poor poorer, and unfortunately, I feel that is what student vouchers will eventually do. America was founded on the American Dream. ... Secondly, I don't want others educating my children in religion studies. ... What if I am protestant and the only private school was Catholic? ...

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When we were having breakfast my, while having breakfast my dad was reading articles about immigration with Green Card and he was taking notes, I felt the same thing that what I felt for my mom. ... After I am done with the test results I literally told my result, everyone I know, to all of my family, my friends, that was a huge step to make my dreams real and I made it real. ... I was half asleep and half awake and that got me so sleepy and I didn't even have a breakfast. ... I was so confused getting a tourist visa shouldn't have been that long. ... I asked her about the situation ...

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Over 70 million of American's ages 12 and over have tried marijuana at least once. ... In reference to memory loss he said, "Sometimes, I"ll just be sitting there, and I"ll completely forget where I am. ... They don't know what I do so I don't really get in trouble for that. ... Most people also have some trouble walking when high. ... I was curious so I said yeah" (...

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Although I agree with Chua's statement that western parents are not strict enough, I do not agree with her style of parenting. ... Chinese parents believe they know what is best for their children, neglecting any hopes and dreams the child has in mind. ... To be successful, one must have the confidence in the point of view they are trying to express. ... There is a reason Asian-American women between ages 15 and 24 have such high suicide rates"(Brooks 269). This is one of the biggest problems I have with Chua's parenting style. ...

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Nearly half of the dropout's students, both male and female, have children or are expecting one. ... This stress could and does send many students to the point where they have too much to deal with. ... Pregnancy at an early age causes instability and disillusion in life and consequently shattering of dreams. ... My brother was an Honors student at his school, and I was an average student, I faced lots of comparison in my school going days. ... It really depresses me when I look at these statistics. ...

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A place where dreams are started and ideas are created. ... After, Claire, the princess of the group gets ganged up on by the other students for saying she would not speak to them after today she say, "I hate having to go along with everything my friends say! ... " This is a simple but often forgotten form of peer pressure, since most people think of peer pressure as having to do with drugs and alcohol. ... In this film the teens did not have to be pressured into smoking marijuana, rather they did it on their own even after some of them talked down about. ... However, in The Breakfas...

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A Wonderful Life A young lady by the name of Jessica never dreamed her life would turn out how it did. ... Her mother said "Well, Jess I have to work but I"ll see what I can do." ... They were both very excited and had plenty of money to have a child because of Jeff being a lawyer. ... They now have a beautiful, huge, new home. They also have another daughter named Sydney May. ...

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The only way to acquire this dream "legally" is by earning a college degree. ... Actually, it has helped my sibling to have an aggressive edge in the workforce. Through the different abilities I have procured in school, I can work in different organizations over the globe. ... On the off chance that a man turns out to be shrewder, he/she will have a predominant and preferred life over some time recently. ... Numerous folks spend a considerable measure of cash to have their youngsters' complete school training effectively. ...

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