My American Dream: A Personal Analysis

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Determined and hopeful, I am ready to overcome anything. My struggles have changed me for the better. I come from a family that immigrated to the United States for the “American Dream.” They wanted a future for them and for me. Coming from a low-income family, however, it prevented them from getting the proper education. This, despite my financial struggles, does not stop me from receiving MY proper education. The challenge grew when the doctors diagnosed my father with a brain tumor and my mother with a similar 10-pound tumor on her uterus. Luckily, they were both treated and after my mother’s surgery, I eased the mood with humor as I said, “You lost 10 pounds in one day!” The stress took a toll on me, as our financial and family issues escalated …show more content…
Looking back, my situation did not determine my future, it was my will to fight the obstacles and move forward for a better life. I was taught the lesson of patience, determination, and perseverance. My school and my internship have encouraged my transformation as I glanced at my future, success. I carry on the same lessons to conquer any obstacle, as I believe that everything remains possible. This situation has been the start of my aspiration. As a child, my pediatrician has motivated and even influenced me to pursue towards a health science career. I’ve always loved going to the doctors as every day I would learn something new and interesting. My career goals this year is to attend Florida International University Nursing Program and hopefully move on to Pediatric Nursing Practitioner program. I decided to have a jump start with my internship at Jackson Hospital Memorial Hospital and completing my courses through Miami Dade College Dual Enrollment program. Education is extremely important in order to achieve this goal, however, it is expensive. Scholarship assistance will help tremendously as it this will ease the financial burden and help me focus on just my education. Any scholarship assistance will help push me forward towards a successful

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