My American Dream: My High School Journey

“The American Dream is still alive out there, and hard work will get you there,” said Bill Rancic. “You don’t necessarily need to have an Ivy League education or to have millions of dollar startup money. It can be done with an idea, hard work and determination”. That quote defines my high school journey. All my life consisted of education, education, and education. Preparing my college expedition, I had the intention of doing what my family wanted and what my cousins pursued. I had predetermined to go into the medical or law courses. It was the most professional and classic professions to go in. I worked extremely hard for my family because I wanted to make them proud against everyone. The majority family went that route, but that stereotype …show more content…
Commonly, society finds our culture too strict and calls them “tiger parents”. They believe all we want is to boast about our impressive education and prosperous careers. Those facts are not truthful. Because of their moral beliefs, it made the importance of education an extensive part of my background. Few of relatives were lucky to receive high school and college education. Consequently, my parents was not able to receive either. They started working day and night to support their families. They put all their money into education because it will lead to many great openings. They all want us to go to these prestigious schools and careers, so we don’t have to worry about suffering. With regards to my parents, I argue that I can go through a diverse career and not undergo what they went …show more content…
I want to influence others about the million of stories that are related to mine. Many young adults who are about to enter college ranging from many cultures have the same story as I: The American Dream. I find their morals were passed to me. It might be risky taking a different route, but what I take in is their tradition. The future is going to be dealt with lots of hardships, but I am doing what I love. I believe adults should accept and recognize that. You should not push your children into your standards and make them unhappy. You should support your child to find their passion. The movie, The Pursuit of Happiness, defines the American Dream for my family, society, and myself. “Don’t ever let someone tell you that you can’t do something,” Will Smith said. “Not even me. You got a dream, you gotta protect it. When people can’t do something themselves, they’re gonna tell you that you can’t do it. You want something, go get it.