The American dream. In the novel ‘’The Epic of America’’, which was written in 1931, James Truslow Adams, stated that the American dream is "that dream of a land in which life should be better and richer and fuller for everyone, with opportunity for each according to ability or achievement’’ (The Epic Of America). James Adams has a great point the American dream is a dream of something better. In today’s society the dream is attainable but there are a lot of requirements. The ‘’American dream’’ or the dream of a better way of life can only be attained by a strong foundation in your education. Many career pathways that are able to maintain a decent living situation require a higher education. The first step to a higher education, which allows you to reach the American dream, is college. People
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In order to become eligible for this university or any university in North Carolina, I need at least a 2.5, but majority of the students at UNCG have a 3.6. Now my GPA is a 3.0 so this would be a reach for me but with outstanding extracurricular activities and involvement in the community that I do have, I believe it is possible. This particular school has my major of Human Biology, which is essential to my career of becoming an OB-GYN, which would lead to me to my American dream. The University of North Carolina at Greensboro is ‘’ a medium-sized, 4-year, public university’’ (CollegeGreenlight). The in state tuition for UNCG is $17,799 (Collegedata), but with need based grants and if I apply for scholarships the price could decrease. When trying to reach my American dream, money is a gigantic factor. If I can’t afford my education therefore I wouldn’t be able to graduate college and it would just be a ripple affect. My research on this institution further proved that since they have my specific major and courses that would lead me on my path to the career of an Obstetrician
In order to become eligible for this university or any university in North Carolina, I need at least a 2.5, but majority of the students at UNCG have a 3.6. Now my GPA is a 3.0 so this would be a reach for me but with outstanding extracurricular activities and involvement in the community that I do have, I believe it is possible. This particular school has my major of Human Biology, which is essential to my career of becoming an OB-GYN, which would lead to me to my American dream. The University of North Carolina at Greensboro is ‘’ a medium-sized, 4-year, public university’’ (CollegeGreenlight). The in state tuition for UNCG is $17,799 (Collegedata), but with need based grants and if I apply for scholarships the price could decrease. When trying to reach my American dream, money is a gigantic factor. If I can’t afford my education therefore I wouldn’t be able to graduate college and it would just be a ripple affect. My research on this institution further proved that since they have my specific major and courses that would lead me on my path to the career of an Obstetrician