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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Inequality of America Instructor: Dr. J. Foster Kendra L. Stokes November 21, 2012 THE AMERICAN DREAM The American Dream was of owning a home, having a child, and of booming business opportunities. Decades of transformation for society were underway, the global impact of these wars resulted in mounting tensions that lasted throughout the Cold War. This is a brief synopsis of a time that has far influenced our generations today. This was the armageddon of social stratification that a morphing
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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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The American Dream will always exist, however it will only be attainable to those that start trying on their carrier and focus on their future. Some do not have dreams and others have many. Many of those dreams start with education, hard work and commitment. They believe that the dream is going to come to them but that isn’t always the case. Like in Source C Johnson, claims “In fact, turning off the TV is the first step in reclaiming your own dream”. Johnson has a point, those who are laying down
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The American Dream: An American Constant As a newborn child lies in his mother’s arms in an American hospital following his birth, he doesn’t possess courtesy to be grateful for the gifts bestowed upon him; this baby hasn’t merely been given life. This infant has been given an opportunity that we have come to know as The American Dream. This ideal will be held constant in the mind of this moments old baby as soon as he is mature enough to yearn and desire the concept of gain. America is widely
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Summary: Any dream in which you are not happy can be considered more or less as a nightmare. The "American dream" is a happy one that has the potential because in America, things like advancement in society are possible. Although it takes many forms, this American dream is not found in any book. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Virtually anyone who's ever thought of living the good life has thought of the greatest life ever. We think of a life
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writing? My independent book, the Great Gatsby, and my grandparents inspired my writing. My independent book, The Color Purple, was a personal story of a young girl where she was able to find, throughout her life, confidence and her self worth. She stands up for herself and other women, by changing her life by becoming more independent. The Great Gatsby, also inspired my writing because it showed how different people viewed the American dream, and it did not have a set definition. Lastly my grandparents
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What is the typical American Dream? The typical American Dream to me is being on the hunt for money. Being able to have the ability to purchase a big house, and to have fancy cars with a perfect family to share it with without having any worries. I asked my parents what their dream for me was and it was a lot similar to the American Dream that I had. They planned for me to be successful and be the best at whatever career I pursue and be the best at it. My American Dream is somewhat similar to
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American Dream is Possible The American Dream are opportunities that help us to be better and succeed in life. In the article, “ All Roads Led to Poly for Principal Ari Bennett, Head Parrot’s Passionate Voice for Students” written by Karina Avila and Kate Martinez they show us how the American Dream is possible to achieve no matter where you come from, you can do it if you put dedication to it. In my opinion America does provide access to the American Dream even though has now been harder to achieve
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Taylor Dickerson December 1, 2014 MS. Stitt The American Dream The American Dream is a belief that, in the United States, if a person wants something, they can make it happen. It’s the attitude that no one can hold a person back from their own personal dreams. If someone wants to start a company and they work hard, they can do it. There’s no racism, sexism, or discrimination against wealth, stature, appearance or health. Any dream can be made real because of our freedoms and inalienable rights.
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The American dream, in these days for some people may be only just a “dream” and for others is their actual life. The American dread is a national ethos of the United States, the ideals of, democracy, opportunity, liberty, rights, and equality. In this essay I will talk about the American dream and what is for the people, its origin and if immigrants can reach it. When did the American dream begin? The American doesn´t have an exact date when it started, but historically the dream was created
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