I want to graduate college and make my mom see that all her efforts were not in vain. My American dream would have been different if I still lived in the Dominican Republic. Most Dominican's American dream is to be able to come to America and help their families in their country, but many times when they do get the chance to come to America they are slapped in the face by the truth which is that it is not easy to succeed in this country even with the countless opportunities that we all have to study and to become more successful. Many immigrants when they arrive to a new country especially if another language is spoken struggle because of the language barriers. It is not a secret to us that most immigrants have less privilege than a naturally born citizen of the United States of America. This is important because I feel like all the hardships that my family and I went through are the reasons why today I try so hard to succeed and accomplish my American dream. Situations like this are the ones that lead us to look back and reevaluate our dreams sometimes making our dreams and goals to change.
Jose Vargas reminds me of when I came to this country and the dreams I had in his short story "My Life as an Undocumented Immigrant" because he shows how tough situations can lead us to have different dreams and aspirations. Vargas like me, never imagined how hard it would be to earn an education. As he grew up he was lied to about his legal status in the United States; which lead him to have the American dream of striving to become legal. Many illegal immigrants phase this challenge because their legal status interferes with them accomplishing their dreams. It broke my heart to find out that he was gay because that meant that his possibilities of becoming a legal citizen through marriage were very slight. When Jose Vargas said, "This is my home. Yet even though I think of myself as an American and consider America my country, my country doesn't think of me as one of its own.
The American Dream is not something easily charactarized by words. ... However, this is not my dream at all. ... In the 'American Dream', the job is nothing all that special. ... In my dreams, my job is most of my life. ... There is no way to be certain what the American Dream is. ...
Since the spawning of our great nation, the United States of America, there have been conflicting opinions as to what the true concept of the "American Dream" is and what it may mean to each person. ... After conducting my research, I have come to believe that my personal "American Dream" is a dream that I have obtained from those around me. ... I have also found that, by listening to others, my view of the "American Dream" can be changed for both the better and the worse. ... The "American Dream" is embodied in each and every American citizen, whatever social or financial class they may be. I...
The "American Dream" The "American Dream" can be interpreted in many ways. ... As the time goes by, the "American Dream" changes. ... At this point in my life I am not sure I have an "American Dream." ... Most of these things I already have, so therefore the rest of the elements I am not sure of, will become part of my dream over time. Even if I were to have a complete "American Dream" at this stage in my life, I can be almost sure that in at least three to six years it would change. ...
Because of the plethora of opportunities we have in America, the American dream is a reality to many people today. ... Clearly, there is no cut and dry definition of the American Dream. ... The idea that everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed in American is known as the American dream. I am surrounded by examples of the American dream fulfilled in my life. ... My father is a living example of the American dream accomplished; he came with nothing and now has everything that is important to him. ...
MY AMERICAN DREAM What is the meaning behind the American Dream? ... The American Dream is a universal term, which holds pride as its definition varies from each person. The American Dream consists of our founding fathers" vision of freedom to a new generation of Americans who, being so inspired, will hold high the light of freedom. ... Through this, the American Dream has created a voice for all Americans in the course of demonstrating their willingness to act. ... To draw a correlation between my feelings and the foresight of our founding fathers, I believe the American Dream formu...
The American Dream is something that everyone wants to accomplish in his or her life. ... Twenty -two years ago when my mother left Guyana she was hoping for a better life for the both of us, which was her American Dream. ... I once heard a quote that said "Education is the key that unlocks any door" and I truly feel that this would be the key to achieve my American Dream. ... My ultimate American Dream is to become a successful entrepreneur. ... I love to help others, if I can make a positive impact on another person's life then I have achieved my American Dream. ...
Numerous people have influenced me throughout my life, but Marn, an old tennis coach of mine, who has grown to be my moms best friend, once elaborated to me what she felt was meant by the American Dream. ... What exactly is the American Dream? ... What is happening to the American Dream? ... The contrast between the media-deluded dream and the open-eyed reality of America today is amazing, in my opinion. ... In my opinion, the American Dream is a fantasy. ...
The "American Dream". What is the American Dream? ... Some American Dreams are to have a family, and an average job. ... My dream, is to of course make lots of money, and about half of other people's dream include that I"m sure. I want to get married and have about 3 kids later on in my life. ...
"The American Dream" is often something that society wonders about. What is the American dream? ... a young age about the way life is and what the American dream is to him. ... John Cougar Melloncamp writes a lot of his songs on the American dream. ... It is not just American's that want the American dream. ...
My first taste that my American Dream was going to be different from my male counterparts was when I decided to join the military. ... This dimmed my dream and woke me up to some harsh realities. ... Even though my dream has been dimmed to me the American Dream has many parts to it, and it can be fact or fiction depending on how much the American people put in to it. ... But it is also the American people who protect the dream. Only through their perseverance can our American dreams be attained....
