How Israel's Rule Has Changed My Life

Many people have come to America for adventure, opportunity, freedom, and the chance to experience the particular qualities of the American landscape. The American Dream is the idea that every United States citizen, including immigrants and residents, should have an equal opportunity to achieve success and prosperity through hard work, determination, and initiative. America somewhat provides access to the American dream, it is more so the citizen who provides access to the dream for themselves. Even though they encountered many trials and tribulations, with persistence, people such as Langston Hughes in “I Too Sing America and Anzia Yezierska in “America and I” they were able to achieve their individual American Dream.

Like many Americans today, a prosperous life is something many immigrant families endeavor to achieve. Whether you are native to this land or a legal immigrant, many are pursuing the idea of the American dream. Whereas every dream may be different, the journey to each dream becomes a discovery that is both

Those who traveled to America for their new lives were outcasts, unwanted and unneeded by the countries they come from. Yet America will receive the best years of their lives. By providing them a place in which hard work is appreciated and necessary for success, those

Many years ago, my grandparents came to the United States in pursue of the American Dream. They came chasing opportunities and in hope of gaining a better life. As the years passed, they achieved their goal and continued their journey as dreamers. The American Dream as seen by many today is that any person, regardless of their background, can achieve great things in America as long as hard work and effort is put in. Fitzgerald, the author of The Great Gatsby, uses his 1925 novel as an allegory for his interpretation of the American Dream. The American Dream is a never ending dream; those who pursue it thrive for more, and those who achieve it are never satisfied.

My grandparents, despite their pain were able to achieve this American dream, raised three sons and now live in a house they own in Alhambra. Of course there are going to be struggles and setbacks in anyone’s quest for the American Dream and my grandparents were no exception. My uncle was killed in front of the house and that is

As for many immigrants,coming to the Americas would help fulfill their idea of the American Dream. Many nowadays see the dream of owning the most expensive house on the block or being able to drive around in a BMW as the American Dream, but do we ever consider or think about what the American Dream is for those who didn’t have the privilege to live in a free country? A fellow immigrant from Boston shared his story of how his life was, being an immigrant and coming to the Americas in order to achieve his American Dream. “In 1965 we

There’s a common knowledge among the children of immigrants - we have to achieve the American Dream. The American Dream is comprised of an incredible job, a luxurious

My father moved to the United States before I was born. The reason is simple, like any other father he wanted the best for his family and that meant searching for new opportunities in this country. As my third birthday approached my mother and I prepared for the transition. At that time my father worked on a forklift in a recycling company. Years later he got laid off because companies no longer wanted to risk being

The American dream today is a household concept, which states that if a person works hard enough, he or she can make a better life for themselves. This concept inspires countless people every day to overcome adversity in attempt to better their life. On a personal level, I can relate to this dream vicariously through my father. My grandfather immigrated to the United States in 1923 from Bisaccia, Italy. The Procaccino family stood firmly on the belief that following the American dream was key to success, but despite how hard my great grandfather worked, the Great Depression drained the money out of the Procaccino household. John (my grandfather) yearned to become a doctor, but due to his family's financial situation, John enlisted in the US Army during World War II. After completing his duties, he earned an engineering degree and became a New York City engineer. John bore two sons named Angelo and John II. Angelo was a naturally gifted child with tremendous brainpower, but John was more of a rapscallion. With the guidance of Angelo, John realized that the best way to create something with your life was to follow the American dream and work harder than anyone else. John II became an incredible student and eventually went on to be a nationally

Growing up as the child of immigrants, the concept of the American Dream has been instilled in mind since childhood. I have been told time and time again to get good grades, go to college and pursue a respectable career. My parents came to America fully aware that they may not achieve their dreams, but they struggle and work tirelessly in order to insure I have a chance to achieve the Dream. There is a tremendous moral duty I have to validate their endless efforts they have made for my success. With this responsibility, there is a great deal of pressure to map out an ideal future. Over the years, my aspirations were ever-changing; I didn’t know what I truly wanted out of life. It was not until recently that I had any clue of the direction of my future. After reflecting on my experiences, the uncertainty of my aspirations began to fade and a

My parents wanted their kids to have a better life where they wouldn’t have to worry about getting killed one afternoon or attain affiliation with a gang at the age of 5; they came up with the idea to move us to America. At first they struggled to acquire the money because the economy in El, Salvador is horrible, but when they finally made enough to move our whole family they took the first opportunity they could take.

We were finally financially stable enough to own a house, raise children in a nice neighborhood, and have a better car than that run-down piece of junk. My siblings and I were all properly educated. Our needs were always met, and our wants, for the most part, were almost always satisfied. My parents never became rich millionaires, or fancy lawyers but my parents became your common men in this country. My mother, a stay-at-home mom, and my dad, an auto mechanic. Through hard work and perseverance, they obtained a taste of the American Dream.

“All of my family is happy and out of harm's way. They are living in Israel.” I didn’t know where this magical place called Israel was where people were happy, but I prayed there were safe and away from the war.

They sacrificed the familiarity of their homes for a country full of uncertainty in search for the American Dream. I would often ask my parents if the risk and unpredictability that came with moving to the United States was worth it. The weariness in their eyes and aching of their bones told me of yearning for their country and families, but they would always respond with certainty that they would go through it a thousand times if it meant that my brothers and I would grow up with the resources to dream and achieve

The American Dream has many variables in individuals from different backgrounds, depending on what they feel should be achieved. Many of us consider the American Dream evolves around us by what we’re advised to believe. However, the belief of beginning with nothing and ending with the hope of becoming someone has persuaded many people from around the world regardless of their background to migrate to America. Not to mention the obstacles that come along with their journey has assured us to be more conscious of the path we prefer to walk upon. Whether it’s short or long, is optional, since there are limited opportunities, with the growing population. The knowledge and understanding of the diversity around us should be noticed, and always taken