Achieving The American Dream Essay

We all have dreams of something, whether it’s about becoming rich or meeting your favorite celebrity. There are dreams that we are unconscious about, and dreams that we want to accomplish. Dreaming about becoming rich is not a bad thing, coming from an low income family, money is what I’ve always wanted. Dreaming of meetings your favorite celebrity is not an insane thing to dream about. Dreams are meant to take our mind off reality and focus on our desires. No dream is considered too big or small, as long as the person understands from what is right or wrong.
For five years, Mexico had been my home. Moving to the United States to pursue the American Dream, is difficult for someone who doesn’t know the English language. I was five years old
My response was that I wanted to be a waitress. As a child, growing up in a family of restaurant workers, I found nothing wrong with my response. In my freshman year, my class took a field trip to a YMCA college fair. Once again, I was asked the same question, but this time in front of several students. My new response was to be a Police Officer. Sophomore year I considered the fields of counseling or teaching. However, Junior year all my previous aspirations went away and became interested in nursing. Near the end of Junior year, I couldn't quite make up my mind of what I wanted to do. When I put determination and effort into something, I discovered something new about myself which makes it hard for me to have a goal to work for. Being a first-time generation student puts a lot of pressure; the need to make your parents feel proud puts a lot of weight on a person. As a Senior I’m currently undecided, but I still have a goal: helping others in any way or form. In our generation, people look up to individuals who have a professional job. I grew up believing, the only way to have an impact on others is by having a high profession. Society has shown us that having a high education, and a well paid job, is the key to being