Why I Want To Be An American Citizen

“Citizenship is a tough occupation which obliges the citizen to make his own informed opinion and stand by it.” by Martha Gellhorn is a quote we should all stand by, will you stand by it? I as a citizen do not only have the obligation, but the duty to have a voice within my government. I must raise my voice to be heard when it is needed, I must say what I feel and speak the truth at all times no matter what the circumstances may be. As a citizen it is my job to be involved within my community, whether it is from the smallest deed or to something much larger, we not only as individuals but as a nation must stand together to make our government not only as great as it can be, but as strong and reliable as possible.

I’m on my way home from school, my mom is driving. The traffic is terrific like it is always in Santo Domingo city. We stop at a red light and a kid wearing decrepit garments and with an unhappy face gets near our car asking for alms. This is not uncommon at all in the Dominican Republic, but every time it happens it breaks my heart. I constantly wonder where these children sleep at night. While the Dominican Republic has exquisite locations to offer, it also has its imperfections like any other place in the world. Political corruption, poverty, lack of education and crime are among the reasons why my parents want to move to the United States—the land of opportunities.

The reason I came the United States is for study. Same as millions international students, I choose American as a place where I attend college, there are two reasons make me made this decision. The first reason is that America has one of the best higher level education in the world. United States not only has best universities of the world, but also the whole nation’s universities have a better academic performance than rest of the world. So that I came to America for study in order to enhance myself. The second reason of I came to America is the competition in my country – China is intense. In the past year, there are 765 million students graduated from college, since the population of college students is super large, find an idea job in China

Webster’s New Collegiate Dictionary defines duty as an obligatory task, conduct, service or function. In order for the United States to continue its dominance, each of its citizens must have this sense of duty within them, although some have it more than others. From the times of the Spanish- American War to the Progressive Era countless individuals have attempted to raise their voice for the better of themselves and others as well. During the the Spanish- American war hundreds of men took it upon themselves to fight for their country and protect their fellow soldiers. Similarly the Progressive Era was marked by suffragists and anti child labor activists who were willing to die to get their points across for change. Although the United States

The Citizenship Project required us to create something that displayed what it meant to be an American Citizen. I used an empty cereal box and made an American themed cereal, which showed some ways to fulfill one’s duty being an American citizen. I acquired inspiration from the document that showed 150 things someone can undertake to build social capital. The document contains a list of things that Americans should do, but often impede themselves, in their communities. I believe that it is important to do some, if not, approximately all of the things listed. This list includes things like; voting, joining clubs, jury duty, attending town meetings, etc. These ideas are included in my cereal box as well as other things such as privileges that

My responsibility to America is something I've never thought about before. I've never taken the time to look at everything that this country has given me, and what I need to give back to it. Now that I have started thinking about what this country has done not only for me, but the people around me; I have realized that for my sake, and my future family, I want to get out of here as soon as I can. I don't want to live in a country that decides that it is a better idea to supply money to the oil companies that go into other countries and create problems which lead to war, rather then using that money to give the veterans that are out on the street a place to live and food to eat. I don't want to live in a country where healthcare doesn't come

Growing up in a hot and dusty town doesn’t seem so crummy, but when gang affiliations and facing death at every corner; a whole new concoction is created.

A country of hopes and dreams, a state of farmland and small towns. A person's background can change the way they live their lives forever. As Americans, we are lucky to live in a country where we have promises for the future, people to push us to be the best we can be, and educational resources that are never ending.

My Responsibility to America There are approximately 3.25 million citizens in America, and I am one of them. Each individual person has different responsibilities to conduct including me. Some of my responsibilities to America include honoring the American flag, respecting every single one of my veterans, and continuing all of the American traditions that have been in place for decades. The first and one of the most important of my responsibilities is honoring the flag.

Some individuals tend to dread the words “responsibility” and “commitment” in typical matters of life; however, when involved with their rights and their country, many exhibit a deep sense of patriotism. Responsibility and commitment carry a weight that many are unwilling to bear. However, many perceive that the patriotic responsibilities that protect and encourage our freedoms are worth defending. You observe this in those who willingly risk their lives, in those who use their careers for the betterment of others, in those who profess their beliefs despite opposing voices, and in those who uphold and obey the law. My patriotism begets my desire to serve my country. My fundamental responsibilities

What does being a U.S citizen mean to you? Several describe being a U.S citizen as having the right to “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness”, as stated in the Declaration of Independence. Few may say that being a U.S citizen is a pure pleasure of being a part of a democracy, where the supreme authority rest with the people. Yet others may state their right to vote and run for office or their freedom of religion and speech. Although all of these are correct, being a U.S citizen is more than just having rights and freedoms. As American citizens, we also have obligations, responsibilities, and duties we should fulfill. One of these responsibilities is to defend and support the Constitution. However, in order for us to support the Constitution,

My responsibility as an American is to improve our country by taking advantage of the opportunities given and utilize them to better our country for the generations to come. Everyone is given a chance to fulfill a purpose on Earth with the end result to hopefully leave it better than you found it. I believe as Americans we should not stop at just improving our nation, but go beyond the bar to help countries in poverty. Many forget what a huge privilege it is to be an American. Take advantage of where you come from and do something to honor America.

So what does citizenship means to me? Is it just a piece of paper that says you are a citizen of a country or does it mean something more in a deeper level. When I was just a little boy my mother always talks about that when we move to the United States we should apply for citizenship immediately. As I was growing up here in the United States I slowly understand what citizenship means to me. Being a citizen for me is fulfilling my obligations toward my country, Living a lifestyle that benefits myself and my community and having good sense of patriotism.

As an immigrant to the United States for more than twenty years, I deeply fell in love with this country and proudly call it my homeland. After graduating from the George Washington University with a Master of Science degree in Computer Science, I strive to contribute to the society, the country, and its people while building my own American dream.

My responsibilities to America as found in the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services list of Citizens Rights and Responsibilities are: support and defend the constitution; be informed of the issues that affect my community; participate in the democratic process; respect and obey the federal, state, and local laws; respect the rights, opinions, and beliefs of others; participate in my local community; pay taxes honestly and on time to federal, state, and local authorities; serve on a jury when called upon; and defend the country should the need arise.