Kazem's Influence On American Education Essay

The promise of education changed Kazem’s perspective of America in a multitude of ways and his life as well. When Kazem first found out about the Fulbright grant, his colleagues informed him that it would be nearly impossible to acquire such grant since in the previous years only sons of well off families or of senators got this grant. Because of the American dream that constantly lingered in the back of his mind, he was motivated to take the Fulbright exam. To his surprise, when the results became available, he found his name to be the first out of many who also passed the exam. Months passed and six of Kazem’s colleagues were awarded with their acceptance to American universities courtesy of the Fulbright scholarship. A trip to the postal office …show more content…
Kazem believed that education would enable his children to have a successful future and that everyone deserves the chance to be the brightest they can possibly be. With an education in your pocket you could reach most of the goals that you set your mind to. An education makes reaching your personal highest potential simpler and a good profession more accessible. Kazem never imagined that he would be able to receive the degree of education that he did because of one simple reason. During that time period, immigrants from foreign countries did not have the same opportunities as native citizens. Immigrants were not viewed as intelligent or well educated compared to citizens of a certain country. In Iran, gender was a huge obstacle in receiving an education. For example, in Iran a complete education for most girls was considered grade school until the 6th grade. Boys on the other hand, had the opportunity to obtain a degree that would give them the flexibility to chose a respectable profession and excel in their career