Dreams. Dreams are what power action to be made. For example, the legendary “I Have A Dream Speech” performed by Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. changed the world in a crucial way regarding civil rights that resulted in people being active within their own communities and inciting change.Like many people, this phenomenal speech inspired many other dreams including ones that correspond with global citizen citizenship and pertain to something in their life, family, their country, but in me it
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million dollars mansion with a 2015 brand new corvette and a job that will not affect the time I spend with my wife and kids, that is what I would say America is. This is what I expect for the future after I get my bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering at East Carolina University. Not many have this dream for their future, some just want to party, high school student think that is too big of a dream to reach. We all go thru that period that our future does not matter to us so we decide to dropout from
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him being chased a. This dream I had involved my dad primarily along with other common people on my life. We somehow ended up in this church, that was filled with only a few white people and the rest were black. This church had chairs that fold-up and were set in rows. People explained how there was no eating or drinks allowed in this church as well as no weapons. At this point in the dream I started getting really anxious and an uneasy feeling being in this church. My dad and I proceeded to leave
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The American Dream Before reading this article I would have, without much thought, said my American Dream was to successfully finish college, obtain a career that I enjoy and that allows me to live comfortably without having to worry about paying my bills every month, and hopefully settle down with a family one day. After reading this article, and giving it a lot of thought, I stand by my original thought. At first, I thought this article might have changed what my own personal idea of the American
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My American Dream The American Dream is a complex idea that has changed over time. Many Americans and immigrants have tried to achieve the American Dream and failed to do so. The American Dream is the idea that if you work hard and get educated you will attain wealth, materials, and a higher status. However, I think there’s more to an American Dream than just wealth and materials mainly. My American Dream consists of financial stability as all others but aside from that I would like to live a simple
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As a first generation American, I know that blood, sweat, and tears are necessary in order to have a meaningful future and fulfilled sense of the American dream. I know I can succeed in life and I am very fortunate that because I am the youngest of three, my family has always had very high expectations for me and push me to be my best so I can achieve my goals. Though we are a house filled with dreamers and future successes some limits do arise. Money is always an issue in my family and many of our
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Majority of my childhood was spent in a house that was bought by my mother and then step-father when I was three years old. For the first couple of years I was the only child until my mom got pregnant and I was old enough to understand that I had other siblings in another country that belonged to a different man. When my youngest sibling was born, my mother brought over her three other children that were born in Honduras. My mother received her permanent residency a couple years after coming over
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My American Dream What does the American Dream mean for me? To me, the American Dream means no matter what your parents did or what society wants you to do, you can do whatever you dream and whatever makes you happy. Another part of the American Dream is finding a job that I enjoy and makes enough money that I have extra to spend pursuing my hobbies. Collage Explanation When I was younger I often spent my free time playing racing games. I have always wanted to drive a sports car. That is why
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Sam Turner Mr. Phimister English 20 September 2013 My American Dream My American dream is, what I consider, quite an ambitious one. This dream includes the profession in which I would like to pursue, the places I want to visit and live in, and my dreams for a family life. This American Dream exhibits my highest hopes for my future. The poster I have made exhibits my dream in a linear order from top left, going down that row, and starting at the top of the second and third row in the same way. This
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worst thing that happened. I have found my change. My mother constantly told me that this would be it, the better life with more opportunities. She strongly believes that we would achieve this infamous American dream. I was nervous and very excited I would be losing all of the friends that I have known in Jamaica or even when I lived in Ireland but I was also very excited because I would gain opportunities that I could not have had before. I would achieve my dream of becoming a trauma surgeon. I would
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I emigrated from my home country Mexico to the United States in 2004. I am the only one out of my other three siblings that was not born in the United States. I only spent about 5 years in Mexico while I have spent the rest of my life here although I still feel relatively new and like an outsider here. I was very young when I left my home in Mexico but as crazy as it may sound I still vividly remember how my life was then as well as the struggle to come to a new country and get accustomed to it as
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As an American I feel entitled to achieve the dream that promises me a richer and fuller life. In fact, my parents came here for me to achieve it and create a life of opportunity that I would not have elsewhere. No matter how nice the beaches, food and weather are in Trinidad it doesn't compare to the educational and personal growth that this country has to offer. That’s why my parents left, one after the other, landing in New York. My dad’s first impression, the air was hard to breath. Pollution
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America the country where everyone's dreams come true; country filled with opportunities and hopes. My family and I entered the United States through the John F. Kennedy International Airport, Jamaica, NY on August 6th 2009 at 6:00 pm. With the same dream and hopes as every immigrant comes with; a better life for their children. When I first arrived, my mind was filled with the questions, how am I going to fit into this country? What's my new home going to look like? I had no idea.
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The prospect of hope, happiness and good things to come, through an education at Everest; can help me and my family to attain that American Dream. It will change my life and help me achieve a career that I am excited to start; and have wanted to start for many years; but did not think was it was
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country has the right to The American Dream. To life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Until now, no one in my family sought their dream. Women are expected to get married and have kids. The men are supposed to work. My family believes that because we were born in the middle class, we were forced to stay there. But I believe in progress, in moving forward and chasing my dreams. My older brother and I mark the first generation of kids in my family to go to school. Because my mother wasn't prepared
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The American Dream is the ability to live the way you want to live, as long as you work hard. Many people live their American Dream, but they did not just wake up and have whatever they want. In order to make the American Dream a reality, people have to work hard. They have to get a job, earn money, and sometimes even sacrifice a lot. Then, people can have a home and raise a family or take a different path and try to become rich and famous. Everyone has a different American Dream, but with hard work
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future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” The American Dream is probably one of the most controversial topics out there; but what exactly is it? How would one achieve this “American Dream?” The truth is, you’re already living it; you’re writing your American Dream. The American Dream is whatever you make it to be; whether it be getting married, or buying a car, or jumping out of a plane! The American Dream is your dream, and you can decide whether or not if you’ve lived it.
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“The American Dream belongs to all of us.” Kamala Harris, a California Attorney General stated her opinion about what the American dream means to her. My definition of the American Dream would be that everyone has the equal opportunity to be able to have everything they want and be able to live out their dreams. The American Dream is different for everyone since everyone has different views, dreams, and goals for their lives. People are able to create their own American Dream. My version of the American
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January 9, 2013 A Dream that Doesn’t Die Rand Paul once said “My great-grandfather, like many, came to this country in search of the American Dream.” The American dream is what pulled so many immigrants towards the United States, and also united those already living there. The American dream gave many hope and something glorious, yet achievable to strive for. The American dream has laid a foundation for many Americans for year; however, many now say that the American dream is dying out and unreachable
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Everyone has their own idea of what the American Dream is. Some people want to go out and see the world, others would rather stay close to friends and family. I am sort of in the middle. During my life I would like to get a good education, have a great career, own a house, start a family, travel the country, and have many friends and family by my side the entire time. I would like my life to have much excitement in it, but at the same time I would like to have a steady job and a nice home. I would
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The American Dream Breaks in Reality In earlier generations, the American Dream was something looked at for guidance and hope; it was something to look forward to later in life after a long journey. Now Americans see it as nothing more than a dream that will never come true because, overall, in today’s circumstances, the likelihood of reaching such high goals is nearly impossible. The focus of Americans has changed the way many people see the Dream. Instead of it fixated on eternal happiness and
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somebody to achieve his/her American Dream. Although working hard is a great asset to have to achieve an American Dream, it takes much more to achieve that dream. A great mindset to have while achieving an American dream is to remember that ancestors and parents in family history didn’t always have it all. What I mean by this is that at one point in time, my family was coming to America on a boat with nothing but a change of clothes. While looking to the American Dream, sometimes someone is given
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What is your idea of the American dream? My idea of the American dream is that many people immigrated to the United States to accomplish their dreams of having a better life and freedom. The hope of having a better life and future for their children. Some experiences most immigrants had where no freedom and not many jobs, not many of these immigrants really have accomplish their dreams because some have pitiful jobs. My first source is Renewing the American dream after 9/11. This source
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The American Dream is achievable with hard work;. Yes, there are many opposing statements such as, “whether these dreams of economic opportunity,personal liberty, and civil rights are still within reach in America” (Clark). The whole point of The American Dream is to try to reach you personal goal. When trying to reach for something hard; for example curing cancer, there will be fails. Just because the goal failed doesn't mean it's ‘The American Dreams fault’. The whole purpose of the American dream
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constantly. This has been known as “The American Dream”, which has also involved several other theories, beliefs and accomplishments throughout the different minds of America. One idea following the American Dream may state that one's children should grow up and receive a good education and career without artificial barriers, while another states the idea that people should not be discriminated according to their class, caste, religion, race, or ethnicity. The American Dream can also help and support one’s
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The American dream means different things to different people. According to William Zinesser’s “ The Right to Fail” the American dream is getting ahead of everyone else. He feels that the American dream is having our own say in if we fail or succeed. Zinesser also thinks that TV commercials and ads play a big role in material successes. I agree with Zinesser. I feel that society shouldn’t be able to determine or dictate how we choose to live our lives. The American dream to me is being the best
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The American Dream What is the “American Dream?” Is it a big lawn, a white picket fence, and 2 kids? Or is it what our ancestors came here for? They came here for a chance at a better life. They came here for a freedom that could not be found anywhere else. They came here for life, love, and the pursuit of happiness. Some 200 years after our country was founded, we are still striving for the “American Dream.” The question is, are our ideals of the American Dream still attainable for everyone in
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Upshaw Ms. Layne Period. 2 In this argumentive essay I will defend that the American dream is still accessible. To focus directly on issues related to the American dream; a good education, a safe and affordable place to live, a good job and a bright future. But the role of the government is to help all Americans achieve the dream. The National League of Cities found that two- thirds of Americans believe the American dream is becoming harder to achieve, especially for young families, and that poor
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Is’ American Dream” is still a possible reality? The American dream is alive. American dream can be define in so many ways depending on the perspective of an individual. My own point of view is that American dream is alive. To me the American Dream is the ever hopeful future. Something to keep loving and trying for. To me it isn't changing as much as it is going through real tough times. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/business-economy-financial-crisis/two-american-families/what-does-the-american-dream-mean-to-you/
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November 2013 The American Dream What do you think the American Dream is? It can be many things. There are many different examples that are given in society to portray it. I believe it is something you work for to achieve in you life. Do we all share the same dream, someone would ask? No, because everybody has their own dreams they have set to make them become and have everything they want and desire. In the small clip "Somewhere Green" symbolizes a great example of the American Dream. she talks about
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