College Admissions Essay: My American Dream

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Life is full of long desires that we long to fulfill and accomplish; however we rarely have the opportunity to pursue those desires within our given boundaries. Now imagine that you were granted a ticket, a golden ticket to set foot wherever you’ve desired.
Gazing around the George Bush Intercontinental Airport, I longed to set foot in El Salvador, my beloved home country again. I desperately yearn to grasp a ticket that satisfied me a spot on the following flight. As a foreigner in the United States, I was unaware of the diversity of races, tongues, and cultures. Since, I was not accustomed to mingle with various species than my own, I eagerly desired to flight back and surrender the thought of acquiring my American Dream.
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Once I set foot in my beloved home country, I would like to have a discourse with my dad’s family. Setting foot in home country I’ll let loose all doubts that have inundated my mind. Thoughts of not knowing my dad’s relatives, not knowing what my blood is composed of. Clutching the ticket to travel El Salvador will allowed me to reveal unknown boundaries nature possess. El Boqueron National Park would be my top three on my to do list. Spending a time under the sun and nature with my dad’s relatives would definitely feel like winning the lottery. Memories that’ll embrace the given opportunity the ticket permitted to commit in the first place. Traveling back to El Salvador would enhance the perspective I’ve acquired of my culture throughout time. Unknown cultural boundaries about my home country and her hidden legends, theories, and classified conspiracies. Unknow layers that have been covered up throughout time by my ancestors. Having the opportunity to travel back to El Salvador will allow me to fulfill my long desires. The desire of visiting my home country again will allow me to spend time with my unknown dad’s relatives, to cherish time with our dearest mother nature, and last but not least to comprehend the uncertain background of my

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